Leadership Lessons from the Movies

Anyone who knows me is aware that I have many interests, and one of my passions is film (in fact, one of these days I'm going to make good on my personal committment to write a screenplay). I enjoy all genres, especially independent and international cinema. In fact, I could probably start my own rental agency with my DVD collection (I'm, of course, also a home theater buff). No matter the film, I usually come away with some kind of lesson.

Needless to say, I found this article from Mike Hofman on Inc.com to be fascinating. In the article, Hofman highlights 10 films that have particularly relevant lessons for leaders:

- Apollo 13
- The Bridge on the River Kwai
- The Dead Poets Society
- Elizabeth
- Glengarry Glen Ross
- It's a Wonderful Life
- Norma Rae
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
- Twelve Angry Men
- Twelve O'Clock High

You don't need to have seen the films to benefit from the lessons. Curious as to what the lessons are from each film? Read on.....

Everything I Know about Leadership, I Learned From the Movies, Planning and Strategy Article - Inc. Article