Alexander The Great's Art Of Strategy: Lessons From the Great Empire Builder

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by  Partha Bose

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Alexander the Greats innovative strategies and winning philosophies
(Aristotle was his mentor) are as relevant today as they were in 330
B.C. Partha Bose presents an intelligent, well-researched examination
ofAlexanders life, draws out the lessons, and shows how they've been
applied in todays business environment to:
• Build a successful organization.
• Establish visionary leadership.
• Create a winning philosophy.
• Motivate others.
• Overcome seemingly impossible odds.
• Become an expert in the element ofsurprise.
• Prepare for the unexpected.
• Leverage your strengths to gain the advantage.
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• Know when to advance and when to retreat.
• Leave a legacy oflasting value.
Partha Bose is partner and chiefmarketing officer ofthe Monitor Group, an
international strategy advisoryfirmwith offices in twenty-six countries world-
wide. He has been a partner at McKinsey & Company and editor-in-chiefof
The McKinsey Quarterly. A native of India, Mr. Bose now divides his time
between Boston and London.
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Advance praise for
ALEXANDER THE GREAT'S
ART OF STRATEGY
"A panoramic view of 2,500 years of political, military, and business history
that challenges us to reflect on the ways that past strategic actions have
shaped the way we solve problems and address issues today. The riveting
stories of Alexander the Great, told in an elegant and engaging style, make
this book an indispensable guide to anyone interested in core issues of strat-
egy. Particularly fascinating are the passages describing how relatively mod-
ern political leaders like Elizabeth and FDR, and business leaders like
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Katharine Graham and Soichiro Honda, have pursued similar approaches. In
an era of Increased scrutiny of corporate leadership styles and practices,
Bose's book offers practical, timely, and useful insights."
—Pamela Thomas Graham, President and CEO, CNBC
"A wonderful book. Required reading for any student of strategy and organiza-
tional structures."
—Alfred D. Chandler, Jr., Isidor Strauss Professor of Business History Emeritus,
Harvard Business School
"A fascinating analysis and application of the life and times of Alexander the
Great. The intellectual footprint of this book extends far beyond the traditional
boundaries of history and politics. This is a synthesizing tome that informs and
enlightens us about the way we can approach our world today."
—Guy Kawasaki, CEO, Garage Technology Ventures
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PARTHA BOSE
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