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Alexander the

Great
Ruler of the
World

Why the Great?


In ten years, Alexander of
Macedonia created the largest
empire in the world up to that
time
Alexander spread Greek
culture, ensuring cultural
diffusion and the survival of
the qualities of classical

Alexanders origins
Born in Pella,
Macedonia
Tutored by the Greek
philosopher,
His
father, Philip, was king of
Aristotle
Macedonia, and had conquered
the Greek city states during his
27 year reign

Olympia
Olympia
Alexanders
Alexanders
mother
mother

Philip
Philip
Alexanders
Alexanders
father
father

Alexander Rules
Philip was murdered in 336
B.C. by an assassinmaybe
hired by his wife, Olympia
So Alexander was only 20
when he became king of
Macedonia

The Gordian Knot


The Gordian Knot: the legend behind
the ancient knot was that the man who
could untie it was destined to rule the
entire world.

Alexander simply slashed the knot


with his sword and unraveled it.

Battles
Battle of Granicus(Asia minor)
Battle of
Issus(Syria,Palestine,Egypt)
Battle of Gaugamela
Battle of Tyre(Eastern
Mediterranean)
Battle of Hydaspes (defeated)
Battle of Jaxartes

Alexanders Empire

Securing a legacy
Alexander made Babylonia the
capital of his Empire
He married one of Darius daughters
(Stateira) and Roxanne for political
purposes
He died the following year at 33 and
his kingdom was divided among 3
of his generals

Antigonus

Seleucus
Ptolemy

The mystery of Alexanders death


Alexander died of a fever at
33 but why?
Plutarch reports that he was
had been plagued by several
bad omens
Some others from the time
claimed Alexander was
poisoned during the drinking
binge

LEADERSHIP LESSONS
Strategic planning
Policy of assimilation
Lead from the front
Care for his people(cunning
use of resources)
Live his values

Big five model


Surgency (extrovert)
Consciousness
Openness to experience

Traits
Dominance
High energy
Self confidence
Internal locus of control
Persistence
Genius (Intelligence)
Adaptability (Flexibility)

Characteristics
Courageous
He knew,loved,appreciate and
reward his men
Hard worker
Visionary
Practical
Continuous improvement and
training

Power
Personal Power
Positional power

Power and Influencing tactics


Legitimate Power
Ingratiation
Rational persuasion

Reward Power
Exchange(reward them)

Referent Power
Inspirational

Expert Power

Thank
you

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