I'd like anecdotes on how successful leaders ran their countries – how they picked their high ranking officials and how they organized them and kept power while also reducing corruption among the elite.
I'd like something that would be applicable to today and running a large business.
The Ruler's Guide by Chinghua Tang
The Prince by Machiavelli
Sun Tzu the Art of War
I've read many others but these come to mind when thinking of what I want.
by marcusaureliusjr