The Man Who Conquered The World by Lau

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

" I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep, 

I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.."

Known as the man who conquered the world, he is always said the greatest military leader of all time. Born in 356 BC and died at the age of  33, he had the largest empire in the history which stretched from Greece to India. He won every battle he fought with his strong and loyal army. Below are some of the leadership qualities possess by Alexander in his ruling.

1. Have a compelling vision

Alexander’s actions demonstrate what can be accomplished when a person is totally focused—when he or she has clarity coupled with a ‘magnificent obsession’. Through dramatic gestures and great rhetorical skills, Alexander spoke to the collective imagination of his people and won the commitment of his followers.

2. Be unsurpassed in execution

Alexander not only had a compelling vision, he also knew how to make that vision become reality. By maintaining an excellent information system, he was able to interpret his opponent’s motives and was a master at coordinating all parts of his military machine. No other military leader before him ever used speed and surprise with such dexterity. He knew the true value of the statement “One is either quick or one is dead!”

3. Create a well-rounded executive team

Alexander also knew how to build a committed team around him and operated in a way that allowed his commanders to build on each other’s’ strengths.

4. Walk the talk

Alexander set the example of excellence with his leadership style; he led his troops quite literally from the front. When his troops went hungry or thirsty, he went hungry and thirsty; when their horses died beneath them and they had to walk, he did the same. This accessibility only changed when he succumbed to the luxury of Persian court life.

THE PHALANX IS A WAR STRATEGY FORM BY ALEXANDER'S LATE FATHER, PHILIP WHICH THEN WAS USED BY HIM TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST MANY OTHER ENEMY FORCES.