The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership: Classical Wisdom for Modern Leaders
M. A. Soupios and Panos Mourdoukoutas





Format: Hardcover, 144pp.
ISBN: 9780814434673
Publisher: AMACOM
Pub. Date: November 6, 2014

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From The Publisher:

All great leaders have a personal philosophy: a broad view of the human condition that informs every decision they make and their relationship with the organization and people they lead. Your philosophy is what allows you as a leader to access the kind of deeper, broader insights that result in extraordinary achievements. It is what sets you apart from those who simply "run" companies. To develop and articulate a sound corporate vision--and then follow through on it--you must develop an inner clarity, a ripened personal perspective.

The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership explores thought-provoking ideas from Aristotle, Heraclitus, Sophocles, Hesiod, and other classical thinkers, and introduces essential leadership truths, including:

Live life by a higher code
• Do not waste energy on things you cannot change
• Understand that character is destiny
• Always evaluate information with a critical eye
• Never underestimate the power of personal integrity

The book shows you how to apply each idea to the challenges of the modern workplace and combine it with what you discover about yourself as you delve into your own strengths and weaknesses. You'll develop your own ability to see The Big Picture, connect with members of your organization, foster a meaningful and productive work environment, and steer your corporate ship through any challenge.

Skills and experience might land you a leadership position . . . but they don't make you a true leader. This unique and enlightening guide arms you with eye-opening leadership principles that have stood the test of time.


About the Authors

M. A. Soupios is professor of political philosophy at Long Island University, where he has taught for more than 30 years. He holds eight graduate degrees including four earned doctorates. Panos Mourdoukoutas is professor of economics at Long Island University. A regular contributor to Forbes.com, he has been published in Barron’s, The New York Times, The Japan Times, Newsday, and other publications. Together, they are authors of The Ten Golden Rules: Ancient Wisdom from the Greek Philosophers on Living the Good Life.


Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
	Introduction	1
	RULE 1 Know Thyself	7
	RULE 2 Office Shows the Person	17
	RULE 3 Nurture Community in the Workplace	29
	RULE 4 Do Not Waste Energy on Things You Cannot Change	43
	RULE 5 Always Embrace the Truth	53
	RULE 6 Let Competition Reveal Talent	65
	RULE 7 Live Life by a Higher Code	75
	RULE 8 Always Evaluate Information with a Critical Eye	91
	RULE 9 Never Underestimate the Power of Personal Integrity	103
	RULE 10 Character Is Destiny	115
	Epilogue	125
	About the Authors	129

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