Elizabeth I CEO: Strategic Lessons from the Leader Who Built an Empire

Few leadership titles have been written on the lives of women. Alan Axelrod, noted historian and business management expert, reveals how Elizabeth I overcame daunting obstacles to win intense loyalty and lead England to greatness.

The queen's long reign offers lessons on: developing a leadership attitude and image enhanced by personal dynamism; becoming an effective coach and mentor skilled at nurturing creativity; manipulating others--subtly and ethically--and knowing and anticipating the enemy.

How did Elizabeth meet the challenges that faced her, managing not only to stay alive and keep her imperiled nation afloat, but also to win the intense loyalty of her people and lead England to greatness? Historians and biographers have offered many explanations. Elizabeth I, CEO takes a fresh view, exploring issues that are relevant to leaders--especially business leaders--of today.

Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: Prentice Hall Press
Published: 05/01/2002
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.23h x 5.52w x 0.74d
ISBN13: 9780735203570
ISBN10: 0735203571
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Biography & Autobiography | Royalty
- Business & Economics | Leadership

About the Author
Alan Axelrod is a renowned historian and business writer. He was the co author of the New York Times bestseller What Every American Should Know About American History as well as the BusinessWeek bestsellers Patton on Leadership and Elizabeth I, CEO. He has written extensively on the Civil War.