Move over Shakespeare, the Virgin Queen has something to say about leadership… 
In her forty-five year rule, Elizabeth I presided over one of the most dynamic political and cultural transitions in the history of the world. Her remarkable achievements stemmed from unsurpassed leadership ability, clear vision and a passionate belief in her nation and its people. As ruler, strategist, warrior, and woman, she was unmatched. 
So, what can today’s enterprising women and men of industry learn from Elizabeth I? 
For starters, how to remake a business: When she ascended the throne, England was impoverished, weak and demoralized. With Elizabeth at the helm, it was a thriving nation with a sense of direction and destiny. And, how to improve one’s brand: She raised England’s standing in the international community, defying Spain and frustrating Philip’s attempts to take over England and France. Or even, how to establish a well-rounded organization: Elizabeth I encouraged the culture that produced England’s Golden Age of literature, theatre and music. You’ll even read about Queen Bess on team building: She surrounded herself with brilliant, loyal counselors who respected her authority and feared her wrath. And, not to mention—how to dress for success, don a queen-like attitude, and remain confident and in-charge in the face of constant peril. 
Leadership Secrets of Elizabeth I introduces a new generation of readers to her wisdom, style, and legendary intellect. With amusing bits of history straight from the Queen’s court, Shaun O’L. Higgins and Pamela Gilberd reveal the qualities that make Her Majesty a timeless role model. Rife with wit and wisdom, this book also offers insight from contemporary women who have followed in her footsteps, from Kim Campbell, Canada's First Woman Prime Minister; to Patricia Ireland, President of the National Organization for Women; and Carol Stephenson, CEO of Lucent Technology in Canada. 
Provocative and practical, Elizabeth I will fascinate and entertain managers, history buffs, and anyone who hopes to emulate the power and dynamism of the captivating Virgin Queen.

Leadership Secrets of Elizabeth I

Higgins, Shaun O'L.

Gilberd, Pamela

Business & Money

Basic Books

The human comedy, plus other species at no extra charge: A collection of columns (A Spokesman-review book)

Kershner, Jim

New Media Ventures

Book by Peck, Chris, Higgins, Shaun, Higgins, Shaun O'L.

A Good Life in the Inland Northwest: A Collection of Columns from the Spokesman-Review (Spokesman-Review Book)

Higgins, Shaun

Peck, Chris

Reference

New Media Ventures, Inc.

A VCR, a great movie, a tub of popcorn and a Management Goes to the Movies Study Guide . . . management training doesn't get any better, easier or more fun than this! 
"MOVIES FOR LEADERS: MANAGEMENT LESSONS FROM FOUR ALL-TIME GREAT FILMS" is the first volume in a series of self-study guides aimed at helping managers cope with difficult situations and improve day-to-day performance. This guide uses the movies "Hoosiers," "The Wizard of Oz," "Moby Dick" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai" to help managers sharpen their leadership skills, train their staffs to lead, think through key leadership issues and enliven their business presentations. The guide also contains references to online quizzes from moviesforbusiness.com where, after reading the book, readers can take an online examination and earn a Hollywood MBA (Master of Bijou Advice) in Leadership. 
Based on a corporate-training program developed by Shaun O'L. Higgins and Colleen Striegel and used in their companies for more than 15 years, "Movies for Leaders" also features an introductory essay on business as portrayed on screen from the 1930s to the 1990s. 
"Movies for Leaders" presents reel business lessons for real business performance. Among the lessons in its pages: 
* Why "The Wizard of Oz" is one of the greatest leadership training films ever made. * How minor strengths can blind you to a manager's major weaknesses. * Why you can't afford not to train every member of your team. * How to develop a mission statement employees can march to. 
Each chapter is filled with practical lessons on the keys to leadership, including motivational skills, decision making, judgment, planning, competitive strategy, ethics, communication and team building. Each chapter also features helpful sidebars with information about the movie, illustrative examples from actual businesses and elaborations on key concepts.

Movies for Leaders: Management Lessons from Four All-Time Great Films (Management Goes to the Movies)

Striegel, Colleen

Management & Leadership

Movies For Business: Big-Screen Lessons in Corporate Vision, Entrepreneurship, Logistics and Ethics is the second volume in a series of self-study guides aimed at helping managers cope with difficult situations and improve day-to-day performance. Use this guide to: 
* Sharpen your product-development skills * Train your staff in leadership * Think through key entrepreneurial issues * Enliven your business presentations 
In this guide, you'll learn… 
* That even a seemingly hopeless situation can be managed successfully with creative use of resources (from the movie "Zulu") * How to avoid or survive a public-relations crisis (from the movie "Roger &amp; Me") * Techniques for balancing work and family life (from the movie "One, Two, Three") Key concepts for developing new technologies (from the movie "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell") How to keep your entrepreneurial dream from turning into a nightmare (from the movie "Tucker: The Man and His Dream") 
In other words, you'll learn reel business lessons for real business performance. So grab a VCR or CD-player a great movie, a tub of popcorn and the Movies For Business book and start training. Management training doesn't get any better, easier or more fun than this!

Movies For Business

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

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