Leadership Lessons from Genghis Khan

Nov 26, 2018 23 Min Podcast

One out of every 200 of the world's men today, are likely direct descendants of Genghis Khan.

An eagle in the foreground (Genghis Khan)
A Brutal and Unyielding Warrior

As a conqueror, Genghis Khan was ruthless, brutal and unyielding in his quest for world domination. The mark he left on the world is indelible – even a Soviet campaign to remove him from the history books, centuries after his death, ultimately failed.

Roshan Thiran, Founder and CEO of Leaderonomics, shares various leadership lessons he learned from the historical Mongol warrior.

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Raise Your Game is a podcast on series by BFM; The Business Radio Station, featuring experts that present real-life practical solutions to personal development, career growth and leadership.

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