The Art of War Guide to Business Leadership - Hardcover

by Dominic Hale (Author)

Sun Tzu's 5th century BC military manual, The Art of War, revolutionized warfare when it was written. In the millennia since, its sage advice has been applied to fields as varied as business, leadership, warfare, politics and everyday life.

In this fascinating guide, business journalist Dominic Hale helps you interpret the classic work to show you how to apply its advice to becoming a better leader. Showing you how to effectively motivate your workforce, pursue bold new strategies and understand your competitors, Sun Tzu's wisdom proves equally applicable to the business world. This edition includes the entire unabridged text of the original The Art of War, so you can easily refer back to the classic text.

In this work, you will discover:

- The traits that make a great leader
- How to develop your own management skills
- How to get the most out of your team
- How to see to the heart of a problem and come up with effective solutions

By taking examples from the modern business world in a variety of different industries, The Art of War Guide to Business Leadership shows you how to become a better leader by learning from ancient wisdom.

Author Biography

Dominic Hale has worked as a business journalist and writer for over 20 years and worked for some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus and BP. He has interviewed several business leaders from a range of different industries, including names such as Richard Branson, David de Rothschild, and Rachel Kyte.