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The Myth of the Strong Leader
by Archie Brown · 2014
Archie Brown's argument that effective political leadership often depends on persuasion, collaboration, and delegation rather than strongman rule.
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Documented citation: The subject of this 2014 book by international-relations scholar Archie Brown made it an especially relevant read during the recent U.S. presidential election.
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TIME · 2016-12-05 · accessed 2026-06-22
TIME reports that Gates selected five top reads of 2016 from Gates Notes and identifies The Myth of the Strong Leader by Archie Brown as one of the picks.
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