Posted on May 8, 2016
4 Leadership Secrets of Alexander the Great
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Leadership Secrets
History is replete with stories of great generals—heroes who saved their men, their cities and their countries. It is equally populated with those who failed in their task, sometimes spectacularly.
However, what few realize is that great generals and failed generals are sometimes one and the same person.
Alexander the Great is a case in point. He conquered most of the known world before most people today are out of college and into their first job. In an amazing eleven-year journey of conquest—unparalleled in the history of the world—he rode more than 10,000 miles, fought 70 battles without losing a single one and conquered from Egypt to India.
History is replete with stories of great generals—heroes who saved their men, their cities and their countries. It is equally populated with those who failed in their task, sometimes spectacularly.
However, what few realize is that great generals and failed generals are sometimes one and the same person.
Alexander the Great is a case in point. He conquered most of the known world before most people today are out of college and into their first job. In an amazing eleven-year journey of conquest—unparalleled in the history of the world—he rode more than 10,000 miles, fought 70 battles without losing a single one and conquered from Egypt to India.
4 Leadership Secrets of Alexander the Great
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Much of his success was due to his superior technology and discipline in his army; there wasn't much that people of the time could do against his forces. I wouldn't say that makes him any sort of amazing leader or genius, as he didn't develop any of those technologies himself, but he did showcase their ability.
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1stSgt Eugene Harless
I would say that the ability to recognize and take advantage of technology is a big part of leadership.
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Not many people understand that the sarissa made the Macedonian phalanx the doomsday weapon of its time. Alexander deserves credit for his political decisions in ruling conquered peoples, but not so much for his battle acumen.
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LTC David Brown
I do think Alexander displayed genius. He neutralized the chariot as a weapon of war. He used subterfuge to get Darius to fight the battle he wanted, and he treated the people he conquered decently, lowering taxes and building infrastructure that made their lives easier. It is my opinion that Alexander expanded on what he was given and inspired people. He picked good commanders and inspired loyalty.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
1stSgt Eugene Harless roger that, what a genius tactical and technical assassin genius.
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Claudia Silva
I believe our country has a few great leaders and probably most of them in the military, sad though none of them are running for president, sadly.
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1stSgt Eugene Harless
Claudia Silva - By the time military leaders reach the rank of general the see how horrible politics are and want nothing to do with it.
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