Inspirational Leadership: Henry V and the Muse of Fire - Timeless Insights from Shakespeare's Greatest Leader

Business & Money

Olivier, Richard

Management & Leadership

Spiro Press

While most people giving a business presentation concentrate on the content, research shows that what audiences react to is the delivery: how you sound and how you appear. Olivier and Janni show how to bring the skills and the discipline of the actor to the world of business.

Peak Performance Presentations: Tools and Techniques from the World of the Theatre

Spiro Pr

Henry V is Shakespeare's greatest leader inspired and inspiring, visionary yet pragmatic, powerful yet responsible. As a study of an inspirational leader he remains unparalleled. As a new king, Henry unites a group of disparate people around a common goal, learns to face his own self-doubts, and inspires his followers to a near-miraculous victory against all odds. It's an allegory for the trials and tribulations that beset the modern business leader. In this fascinating book, acclaimed stage director and creative consultant Richard Olivier draws on his intimate knowledge of the play, and its absorbing central character, to unmask the secrets of inspirational leadership and reveal the timeless lessons it holds for managers and leaders today. With unique practical understanding gained from working with real-life managers and leaders on this seminal text, Olivier successfully combines ancient wisdom with modern experience. Following the journey of the play, he tracks the development of Henry as a leader, offering timeless insights into the psychology, skills and techniques of effective, inspirational leadership.

Inspirational Leadership: Timeless Lessons for Leaders from Shakespeare's Henry V

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Nicholas Brealey Publishing

Inspirational leadership: Henry V and the muse of fire : timeless insights from Shakespeare's greatest leader

Drawing on Olivier's intimate knowledge of Henry V, and its absorbing central character, to unmask the secrets of inspirational leadership and reveal the timeless lessons it holds for managers and leaders today.

Inspirational Leadership: Henry V and the Muse of Fire--Timeless Insights from Shakespeare's Greatest Leader

Finance

Recounting in painful detail her 30 year journey through anxiety and clinical depression Sammie describes her rollercoaster life, which culminates in her ability now in her forties to manage her condition so that she is happier than she has ever been. Having been bullied at school after coming out, through a series of failed relationships and an inability to hold down office jobs, she describes her suicide attempts with painful candour. Eventually, she finds solace in the company of dogs, which leads to a fulfilling life in America with a successful job and a community of wonderful friends. And in an inspired twist on the oft-told tale of depression, her father Richard responds with how he and his wife supported Sammie, helping her both emotionally and practically to finally defeat this insidious disease. A highly personal and ultimately uplifting memoir that should be read by anyone affected by or coming to terms with depression.

I Defeated Depression: A Memoir: A Daughter's Amazing Recovery And Her Father's Loving Response

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Olivier, Samantha

Mental Health

Mirador Publishing

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