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A book of wisdom about the eternal questions that a great leader must face…A book with many treasures., The Soul of a Leader is an important book that probes deeply into the question of what makes for greatness among democratic statesmen. Turning for inspiration to sources from Lincoln to Pericles, Newell understands the present through the lends of politics, philosophy, and history.|9780061238543|, Newell is the only writer who can make pop culture and Roman history highlight the leadership dilemmas of the next administration. His enormous learning lightens the narrative…While provoking reflection--particularly on the strange fate of honor--Newell's book will delight readers., Newell brings a unique combination of historical knowledge, narrative skill, intellectual depth and political shrewdness to his study of the qualities that make for a great leader.…brimming with memorable insights, The Soul of a Leader will be a valuable resource for leaders--and aspiring leaders--in any walk of life., Waller Newell's fine book shows the love of honor at work in democratic times, when honor is disguised, diminished or eclipsed. Yet where is greatness without honor, and who can live without some share of greatness?, Readers will enjoy this thoughtful evaluation of history's famous leaders, such as Pericles, Caesar, Napoleon, Lincoln and Reagan.[it is] a serious overview of how great leaders rule., Newell is the only writer who can make pop culture and Roman history highlight the leadership dilemmas of the next administration. His enormous learning lightens the narrative.While provoking reflection-particularly on the strange fate of honor-Newell's book will delight readers., "Waller Newell's fine book shows the love of honor at work in democratic times, when honor is disguised, diminished or eclipsed.Yet where is greatness without honor, and who can live without some share of greatness?" (Harvey Mansfield, Professor of Government Harvard University), Readers will enjoy this thoughtful evaluation of history's famous leaders, such as Pericles, Caesar, Napoleon, Lincoln and Reagan…[it is] a serious overview of how great leaders rule., A book of wisdom about the eternal questions that a great leader must face.A book with many treasures., Newell brings a unique combination of historical knowledge, narrative skill, intellectual depth and political shrewdness to his study of the qualities that make for a great leader..brimming with memorable insights, The Soul of a Leader will be a valuable resource for leaders-and aspiring leaders-in any walk of life., A well-written and imaginative study of an immensely important and elusive subject [that] and represents years of diligent and original scholarly research and contemplation by a distinguished academic. It is a useful as well as a very interesting read., A lively and enthusiastic application of classical political theory to the practical problems of political leadership.