{"product_id":"elizabeth-i-ceo-strategic-lessons-from-the-leader-who-built-an-empire-9780735203570","title":"Elizabeth I CEO: Strategic Lessons from the Leader Who Built an Empire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStrategic Leadership Lessons from England's Greatest Monarch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Axelrod, renowned historian and business management expert, examines how Elizabeth I overcame daunting obstacles to win intense loyalty and lead England to greatness. This analysis bridges historical leadership with modern business strategy, offering practical lessons for today's executives and managers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLeadership Principles from Elizabeth I's Reign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe queen's long reign provides actionable insights on developing a leadership attitude and image enhanced by personal dynamism. Elizabeth I demonstrated how to become an effective coach and mentor skilled at nurturing creativity within her court and government. Her ability to manipulate others—subtly and ethically—while knowing and anticipating the enemy set her apart as a strategic thinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Elizabeth Met Her Challenges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth faced unprecedented challenges: religious conflict, threats of invasion, gender discrimination in a male-dominated world, and constant plots against her life. How did she manage 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book reveals practical strategies for modern leadership including building personal authority without formal power structures, developing loyalty through authentic connection rather than fear, mentoring and coaching techniques that foster innovation, ethical influence and persuasion methods, and strategic thinking when facing competitive threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Axelrod is a renowned historian and business writer. He was the co-author of the \u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e bestseller \u003cb\u003eWhat Every American Should Know About American History\u003c\/b\u003e as well as the \u003cb\u003eBusinessWeek\u003c\/b\u003e bestsellers \u003cb\u003ePatton on Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eElizabeth I, CEO\u003c\/b\u003e. He has written extensively on the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew leadership titles have been written on the lives of women. This paperback edition makes these essential strategic lessons accessible to executives, managers, coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of historical leadership and modern business strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Adult Hc\/Tr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680714952978,"sku":"9780735203570","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/elizabeth-i-ceo-strategic-lessons-from-the-leader-who-built-an-empire-9780735203570","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}