Personality, Political Leadership, and Decision Making: A Global Perspective: A Global Perspective

This psychological study dissects the characteristics of 20 world leaders—both men and women—profiling the factors that formed their personalities and revealing how certain traits have shaped their political decisions.

• Includes a comparison of leaders across types

• Sheds light on how different personality styles affect leaders' decisions

• Analyzes 20 different well-known leaders from across five continents

• Traces regimes along a continuum, discussing the interaction between specific leaders when applicable

• Delves into the early childhood experiences and adult events that shaped the personalities of key leaders