Alexander the Great in the 21st Century

Empire Building in the 21st Century: Leadership Lessons from Alexander the Great |

We no longer live in the era of conquerors, and the story of Homer merely resonates within the walls of the classroom. The times have changed indeed, and if Alexander the Great were still alive, seeing everything that’s happening to the world with his own eyes, would he have wished to be born in the period of Hellenism instead? Perhaps, and there is a purpose to the life that he lived. His determination to live a life well-lived was not put to waste, because centuries later, we are able to discover the true essence of leadership.

This paper will aim to present Alexander the Great, his achievements and actions as a classical sculpture of effective management. As a truly great leader, he is one of the best models of leadership in this avant-garde existence.

General Management Concepts and Principles as Manifested by Alexander the Great

Flexible Mindset

One of the noticeable realizations in this course is that a manager must possess a flexible mindset. This is the most optimum attitude that general managers must acquire, which will prove to be most beneficial in dealing with issues and in reaching the most favorable decision.

Alexander the Great fought four great battles and a dozen of skirmishes. He has been considered as one of the wealthiest people in history, despite persevering with his campaign for 10 successive years. On hindsight, he also shared his army’s hardships, as he fought on the frontline. Given his famous success, one of the greatest traits he possessed was having a broad and focused outlook.

In “Mindset for Managers”, the authors Paul Dainty and Moreen Anderson clearly described the positive implications of veering away from the traditional mindsets, namely bounded, despondent, and conservative. All three apparently no longer have a place in modern organizations. Alexander the Great, although he lived centuries ago, seemed to have exemplified the...