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  “For I believe a good king is from the outset and by necessity a philosopher, and the philosopher is from the outset a kingly person.” —MUSONIUSRUFUS, LECTURES, 8.33.32–34 he Israeli general Herzl Halevi believes that philosophy is essential in his role as a leader and warrior. “People used to tell me that business administration is for the practical life and philosophy is for the spirit,” he said. “Through the years I found it is exactly the opposite—I used philosophy much more practically.” War and leadership offer an unending series of ethical decisions that require priorities, balance, and clarity. That’s what philosophy helps with. Plato knew this when he imagined a utopia ruled by a philosopher king. “Either philosophers should become kings,” he said in The Republic, “or those now called kings should truly and sufficiently undertake philosophy.” Marcus Aurelius was quite literally that philosopher king. What does that have to do with you? There are fewer kings these days, but w

http://managingleadership.com/blog/management-readings/  ...please visit this site to get a beautiful insight into the subject called management :  Following is a list of books that I believe anyone who is serious about being a good manager – at any level – should read and consider carefully. There is no natural bent to being a good manager – no instinct, no inherent talent. When we think we see those characteristics in people, it is really the manifestation in particular circumstances of careful and deep preparation. Begin yours with these readings. This is a work in progress and will be updated periodically with new recollections and new readings. Eventually, all of these books will be reviewed on the main pages of this site; this will be indicated below each entry with a link to the review. You can purchase most of these books from Amazon.com by clicking on the title. Please stop by frequently, and let us know what you think – and what you recommend. — Adair, John (19