Hans-Joachim K Ruff-Stahl Author
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Defense Studies
Air War College, Air University, USA
Prof.Hans-Joachim K Ruff-Stahl, Currently working in the Air War College, Studied in the Air University, USA. International experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.
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Author(s): Hans-Joachim K Ruff-Stahl
Bismarck’s Leadership: Beyond Good and Evil
This paper assesses Bismarck’s strategic successes, personality, and leadership skills. It argues that Bismarck was an effective strategic leader in spite of a lack of - in today’s view - essential leadership traits. Bismarck’s Realpolitik was only little influenced by moral constraints in exchange for strategic effectiveness. Bismarck’s leadership style may be described by a “morality of the master“, disregarding wide... view more»