Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-192) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"Lessons on Leadership by Terror attempts to discover what happens to people when they acquire power, and whether the abuse of power is inevitable. Manfred Kets de Vries examines the life of the nineteenth-century Zulu king Shaka Zulu in order to help us understand the psychology of power and terror. During his short reign, Shaka Zulu established one of the most successful regimes based on terror that has ever existed, from which the traits of despotic leaders are illustrated. Shaka's life history is a study in the psychology of terror, and he can be a proxy for the behavior of any despot, be it from antiquity or modern times. From his leadership behavior fifteen cautionary lessons are derived, offering valuable principles for contemporary leaders."
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"This original book will be of enormous interest to a broad audience - from students and academics focusing on leadership, political science, and political psychology, to practitioners such as managers, executives, consultants, and leadership coaches."--Jacket.
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Shaka,1787?-1828.
Chaka (Zulu, König)
Chaka roi zoulou,1787?-1828.
Chaka, 1787-1828
Chaka,1787?-1828.
Shaka,1787?-1828.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Despotism-- Psychological aspects, Case studies.
Dictators-- Psychology, Case studies.
Political leadership-- Psychological aspects, Case studies.
Power (Social sciences)-- Psychological aspects, Case studies.
Zulu (African people)-- History.
Zulu (African people)-- Kings and rulers-- Psychology.