@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10003101, title = {Personality of Military Professionals (Commanders) and Their Way of Leading and Commanding Today and in Historical Context}, author = {Petra Hurbišová and Monika Davidová}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The article deals with the personality of military professionals (commanders) and their way of leading and commanding today and in historical context. The first part focuses on the leadership skills of Alexander the Great, who introduced strategic innovations and even from today's perspective; he excelled in efficient work with people. This paper focuses on the way which he achieved his goals. Further attention is paid to approaches to commander´s personality by other great generals. The paper is also focused on personality traits of military professionals necessary for successful management and leadership in today's variable and challenging environment. Finally, attention is paid to the effective and ineffective ways of behavior of commanders and determining what styles of leadership is appropriate for a given situation, whether in peacetime or on deployment.}, journal = {International Journal of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences}, volume = {9}, number = {12}, year = {2015}, pages = {4237 - 4241}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10003101}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/108}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 108, 2015}, }