Raise Your Game: Leadership Lessons From The Samurai Warrior

ByRoshan Thiran

Jun 05, 2016 • 1 Min Read

Why is a Samurai warrior the hardest fighter to fight?

The Samurai fighter is willing to die in a fight. Hence, it is almost impossible to kill someone who is willing to die.

Roshan Thiran of Leaderonomics explores the Samurai warrior and its leadership, and what we can learn from them.

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Roshan Thiran

Roshan is the Founder and “Kuli” of the Leaderonomics Group of companies. He believes that everyone can be a leader and "make a dent in the universe," in their own special ways. He is featured on TV, radio and numerous publications sharing the Science of Building Leaders and on leadership development. Follow him at www.roshanthiran.com

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