The Myth of the Strong Leader
Political Leadership in the Modern Age
by Archie Brown
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Leadership, and Politics.
Archie Brown challenges the widespread belief that 'strong leaders', dominate individual wielders of power, are the most successful and admirable.Within authoritarian regimes, a collective leadership is a lesser evil compared with a personal dictatorship. Within democracies, although ‘strong leaders’ are seldom as strong or independent as they purp...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Leadership, and Politics.
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Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft; co-chair of the Gates Foundation
“Most people think strength is a positive quality in a leader, but this book proves them wrong.”
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