Zayed ʿAn Qurbin presents an intimate portrayal of the life, values, and leadership philosophy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding leader of the United Arab Emirates. Written by Wajih Abu Zikr, the book draws upon close observations, historical accounts, and personal reflections to depict Zayed’s character, humanitarian vision, and political wisdom. It highlights his dedicatio…
By contrasting African countries that experienced genocides with African countries that might have experienced genocide but did not actually do so, Scott Straus has made a major contribution to genocide studies. His conclusion that political leadership and the 'founding narratives' of nations are the most important factors in determining outcomes is original and compelling.
On 24 November 2007 Australia resoundingly changed government. If you think you know what really happened during that tumultuous year behind the closed doors of the Liberal Party, in the back rooms of the ACTU and deep in the campaign war room of the Labor Party, think again. 2007 was a year to remember in Australian politics. It saw the dramatic fall of John Howard and the unexpected rise of K…
But who is Kevin Rudd? We know the soundbites - a sometimes rough childhood in Queensland, a diplomatic career in Beijing, an extremely successful wife - but how well do we know the man who now runs the country? What did his time as a bureaucrat in the Queensland government reveal about him? How influential a role does his religion play in his life? Who are the people most significant to him? I…
This volume presents a concise history of how China's Communist Party (CCP) selected a new generation of leaders in late 2002 and why the individuals, in their late 40s and 50s, were so well qualified to govern China. These leaders are trying to lead China to become a regional and world power in which their people can enjoy a modest living standard and take pride in the nation's achievements. A…
Do representatives and senators respond to the critiques raised by their challengers? This study, exploring how legislators' experiences as candidates shape their subsequent behavior as policymakers, demonstrates that winning legislators regularly take up their challengers' priority issues from the last campaign and act on them. This attentiveness to their challengers' issues reflects a widespr…
We live in dangerous times, when a new kind of leadership is required. Visionary and ruthlessly strategic, Warrior Politics extracts the best of the wisdom of the ages for modern lead- ers who are faced with the complex life-and-death challenges of today's world-and determined to win. Sun-Tzu urges leaders to "plan and calculate like a hungry man." Machiavelli defines a policy not by its excell…
This book describes the traits of successful leaders and provides tips on becoming an effective leader and coping with challenges in the workplace.
Bagaimana jika Anda dapat meraih 4-TA (harta, takhta, kata, cinta) yang lebih besar setiap harinya? Bagaimana jika Anda mampu mengubah hari-hari yang membosankan dan penuh stres, menjadi hari yang menyenangkan dan penuh dengan prestasi? Bagaimana jika seluruh persoalan hidup dapat diatasi dengan sebuah rumusan sederhana, namun jiti dan tepat sasaran? Bagaimana jika Anda bisa memiliki hidup yang…
The Leader of the Future is a book about the future quality of our lives, our businesses, our organizations, our society and the leadership required to move us into the exciting unknown