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  2. Great man theory - Wikipedia

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    Napoleon, a typical great man, said to have created the "Napoleonic" era through his military and political genius. The great man theory is an approach to the study of history popularised in the 19th century according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of great men, or heroes: highly influential and unique individuals who, due to their natural attributes, such as superior ...

  3. Decisive victory - Wikipedia

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    The phrases "decisive battle" and "decisive victory" have evolved over time, as the methods and scope of wars themselves changed. More modernly, as armies, wars and theaters of operation expanded — so that the gestalt (i.e., a result which is greater than the sum total – see synergy) of the overall venture was more definitive — the phrase "lost its meaning."

  4. Power (social and political) - Wikipedia

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    Power as a perception: Power is a perception in the sense that some people can have objective power but still have trouble influencing others. People who use power cues and act powerfully and proactively tend to be perceived as powerful by others. Some people become influential even though they do not overtly use powerful behavior.

  5. Power politics - Wikipedia

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    The new incumbent power 'prioritises global problems', mobilises a coalition, is decisive and innovative. [11] Pre-modern communities become dependent on the hegemonic power. [12] Delegitimation. This phase can last for 20–27 years; the hegemonic power falters, as rival powers assert new nationalistic policies. [13] Deconcentration.

  6. Big stick ideology - Wikipedia

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    The Platt Amendment, summarized by Thomas A. Bailey in "Diplomatic History of the American People": Cuba was not to make decisions impairing her independence or to permit a foreign power [e.g., Germany] to secure lodgment in control over the island.

  7. Militarism - Wikipedia

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    Militarism is the belief or the desire of a government or a people that a state should maintain a strong military capability and to use it aggressively to expand national interests and/or values. [1]

  8. Business Tips from SCORE: Effective small-business ... - AOL

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    Effective leaders rise above fear of indecision and follow the guide of “hiring slow and firing fast.”

  9. French and Raven's bases of power - Wikipedia

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    French and Raven defined social influence as "a change in the belief, attitude, or behavior of a person (the target of influence) which results from the action of another person (an influencing agent)", and they defined social power as the potential for such influence, that is, the ability of the agent to bring about such a change using ...