Welcome to JonathanGifford.com

Welcome to the website of Jonathan Gifford, author of History Lessons, a study of the great leaders of history, from Pericles of Athens to Nelson Mandela, and 100 Great Leadership Ideas, an exploration of modern thinking on leadership.

This site, and my books, are devoted to an exploration of the human aspects of leadership: to the notion that leaders come in all shapes and guises, that there is no template for the ‘perfect leader’, that people who have never sought leadership can demonstrate remarkable leadership skills when circumstances compel them to do so, and that people who become leaders in the course of their careers can learn and develop the necessary skills to enable them to lead effectively and very successfully.

100 Great Leadership Ideas

Inspirational ideas and proven leadership techniques from successful leaders and managers around the world.

100 Great Leadership Ideas uses the collective wisdom of over 130 outstanding modern leaders to present the most significant leadership ideas, concepts and practices that have been proven to work in today’s business environment. The leaders quoted in this book include the CEOs of major corporations around the world, world-changing politicians, leaders from history and renowned academics and thinkers.

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History Lessons

An exploration of the leadership skills and personal qualities of some of the great leaders from history.

The personal qualities and abilities that great leaders possess cannot be taught in the same way that the skills and techniques of good management can be taught. Leadership is an intensely human activity, and great leaders come in many different shapes and guises. A study of the lives of the great leaders from history supplies the guidance and the inspiration to help us to become better leaders in our chosen fields.

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