Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun
Overview
Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun is a self-improvement and business leadership book by Wess Roberts, who was a human resources manager at Fireman’s Fund Insurance when he published the book in Using the historical figure of Attila the Hun as his mouthpiece, Roberts outlines his management style and approach to business. This guide refers to Attila’s “persona” when quoting words that Roberts imagines Attila might have said.
In the introduction, Roberts discusses Attila the Hun as a historical figure. He acknowledges that historians generally consider Attila a ruthless and savage conqueror who delighted in the destruction of civilizations. However, Roberts speculates that this perception is more public relations spin than fact and that Attila may have preferred to be perceived as terrifying and cruel because it helped him get ahead. Roberts praises Attila for being an insightful leader who succeeded in tapping into the energy of his fellow Huns and directing it toward a common goal.
Roberts structures the book around imagined sayings from Attila at different points in his career. The first of these is a speech on lead
Roberts, Wesley K.
(Wess Roberts)
PERSONAL: Born October 8, , in Cedar City, UT; son of Lester W. and Lura V. (Russell) Roberts; married Cheryl L. Barron, March 22, ; children: Justin, Jaime, Jeremy. Education: Southern Utah State College, B.S., ; Utah State University, M.S., , Ph.D.,
ADDRESSES: Agent—c/o Richard Pine, Broadway, New York, NY
CAREER: Writer, producer, and business executive. Courseware, Inc., San Diego, CA, project director and instructional psychologist, ; Northrop Service, Inc., project engineer and training systems specialist, ; American Express, New York, NY, director of operations training, , director of human resources in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, ; American Express Travel Related Services, New York, NY, vice president of human resources in Ft. Lauderdale, , vice president of human resources, travelers' check products, and domestic operations training, , vice president of human resources and domestic operations training in Salt Lake City, UT, , vice president of human resources and administration in Salt Lake City, ; Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies, Novato, CA, vice president of management development and training, , vice president of human r
Wess Roberts is The New York Times and Global bestselling author of Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun, Straight A’s Never Made Anybody Rich, Victory Secrets of Attila the Hun, Protect Your Achilles Heel, It Takes More Than a Carrot and a Stick, The Best Advice Ever for Leaders, co-author with Bill Ross of Make It So, co-author with Justin Roberts of Machiavelli's Lion and Fox, co-author with Jeremy Roberts of Who Says a Leopard Can't Change Its Spots? and collaborator with Brigadier General John C. “Doc” Bahnsen, Jr. in the penning of American Warrior. His books have been published in 24 languages. After earning his doctorate in psychology from Utah State University, Wess opted for military service and was selected for an assignment with the US Army Combat Arms Training Board. He served to the rank of major in the US Army. His diverse career also includes senior management positions at American Express Company, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, Northrop Services Company, and Courseware, Incorporated. He is also a former board member of the Health Plan of the Redwoods. As an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University, Southern Utah University, and Utah Sta
Wess Roberts
Format: Paperback, pp.
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Publisher: Warner Books
Pub. Date: May
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Classic insight for modern times.
The world's foremost producer of personal development and motivational audio programs now offers a completely unique approach to learning leadership skills.
Most programs on leadership present the successes of contemporary men and women as role models for study. While valuable lessons can be learned from their examples, few models or success stories reveal the true essence of their leadership abilities or can anticipate the special circumstances, conditions, or situations that you deal with as a manager.
In the runaway bestseller Leadership Secrets Of Attila The Hun, author Wess Roberts draws from the imaginary thoughts of one of history's most effective and least beloved leaders, Attila the Hun, to discover leadership principles you can apply to your own situation. In a uniquely creative and entertaining approach to a most serious task, "Attila" reveals his principles for succe
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