As the second book I've purchased in Princeton's ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN READERS series, I approached 'How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership' with high expectations. I gave its predecessor, 'How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy' by Thucydides, five stars and praised the book as "easily accessible to any reader, be they students of history, politics, philosophy, Ancient Greek (the book is bilingual), or current events." After using 'How to Be a Leader' in class across twenty periods with JROTC cadets (9th-12th grade), I am delighted to report that 'How to Be a Leader' delivered on its promise. This is another five-star book from a fantastic series that is quickly becoming my go-to gift for friends and colleagues.
'How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership' offers some of the most timeless advice you'll ever read on leadership, respect, organization, the rule of law, and even aging. It was a surprisingly sobering read for students so shortly after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, but we approached the subject head-on with Plutarch as our guide. We examined his writing alongside passages from great leaders from Alexander the Great to Admiral James Stockdale, tested Plutarch's theories against numerous U.S. presidents, and even covered the destructive nature of racism, sexism, and ageism both in our history and the world today. The result was a delight for our students and even our battalion's commanding officer, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, who requested that we offer the same course on Plutarch year-round for his cadets. I credit this book and its editor, Dr. Jeffrey Beneker of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for its excellent layout and succinct descriptions before each chapter, which formed the basis for our lesson plans. I am also delighted to report that students who had never studied philosophy or were English language learners quickly grasped Dr. Beneker's translation of Plutarch's writings.
Five stars. Most highly recommended. A captivating lesson on leadership when it is sorely needed.
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A captivating lesson on leadership when it is sorely needed
As the second book I've purchased in Princeton's ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN READERS series, I approached 'How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership' with high expectations. I gave its predecessor, 'How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy' by Thucydides, five stars and praised the book as "easily accessible to any reader, be they students of history, politics, philosophy, Ancient Greek (the book is bilingual), or current events." After using 'How to Be a Leader' in class across twenty periods with JROTC cadets (9th-12th grade), I am delighted to report that 'How to Be a Leader' delivered on its promise. This is another five-star book from a fantastic series that is quickly becoming my go-to gift for friends and colleagues.'How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership' offers some of the most timeless advice you'll ever read on leadership, respect, organization, the rule of law, and even aging. It was a surprisingly sobering read for students so shortly after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, but we approached the subject head-on with Plutarch as our guide. We examined his writing alongside passages from great leaders from Alexander the Great to Admiral James Stockdale, tested Plutarch's theories against numerous U.S. presidents, and even covered the destructive nature of racism, sexism, and ageism both in our history and the world today. The result was a delight for our students and even our battalion's commanding officer, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, who requested that we offer the same course on Plutarch year-round for his cadets. I credit this book and its editor, Dr. Jeffrey Beneker of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for its excellent layout and succinct descriptions before each chapter, which formed the basis for our lesson plans. I am also delighted to report that students who had never studied philosophy or were English language learners quickly grasped Dr. Beneker's translation of Plutarch's writings.Five stars. Most highly recommended. A captivating lesson on leadership when it is sorely needed.
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'How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership' offers some of the most timeless advice you'll ever read on leadership, respect, organization, the rule of law, and even aging. It was a surprisingly sobering read for students so shortly after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, but we approached the subject head-on with Plutarch as our guide. We examined his writing alongside passages from great leaders from Alexander the Great to Admiral James Stockdale, tested Plutarch's theories against numerous U.S. presidents, and even covered the destructive nature of racism, sexism, and ageism both in our history and the world today. The result was a delight for our students and even our battalion's commanding officer, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, who requested that we offer the same course on Plutarch year-round for his cadets. I credit this book and its editor, Dr. Jeffrey Beneker of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for its excellent layout and succinct descriptions before each chapter, which formed the basis for our lesson plans. I am also delighted to report that students who had never studied philosophy or were English language learners quickly grasped Dr. Beneker's translation of Plutarch's writings.
Five stars. Most highly recommended. A captivating lesson on leadership when it is sorely needed.
A captivating lesson on leadership when it is sorely needed
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
As the second book I've purchased in Princeton's ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN READERS series, I approached 'How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership' with high expectations. I gave its predecessor, 'How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy' by Thucydides, five stars and praised the book as "easily accessible to any reader, be they students of history, politics, philosophy, Ancient Greek (the book is bilingual), or current events." After using 'How to Be a Leader' in class across twenty periods with JROTC cadets (9th-12th grade), I am delighted to report that 'How to Be a Leader' delivered on its promise. This is another five-star book from a fantastic series that is quickly becoming my go-to gift for friends and colleagues.Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
'How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership' offers some of the most timeless advice you'll ever read on leadership, respect, organization, the rule of law, and even aging. It was a surprisingly sobering read for students so shortly after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, but we approached the subject head-on with Plutarch as our guide. We examined his writing alongside passages from great leaders from Alexander the Great to Admiral James Stockdale, tested Plutarch's theories against numerous U.S. presidents, and even covered the destructive nature of racism, sexism, and ageism both in our history and the world today. The result was a delight for our students and even our battalion's commanding officer, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, who requested that we offer the same course on Plutarch year-round for his cadets. I credit this book and its editor, Dr. Jeffrey Beneker of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for its excellent layout and succinct descriptions before each chapter, which formed the basis for our lesson plans. I am also delighted to report that students who had never studied philosophy or were English language learners quickly grasped Dr. Beneker's translation of Plutarch's writings.
Five stars. Most highly recommended. A captivating lesson on leadership when it is sorely needed.
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