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Business Lessons from History's Most Notorious Leaders with Steve Williams
Friday, 2 January, 2026
Steve Williams is a highly respected authority in leadership and business, bringing nearly five decades of experience within the manufacturing and electronics industries. Raised in an entrepreneurial family and certified as a John Maxwell consultant, he leverages his extensive background to help organizations strengthen leadership and drive operational improvement. As the author of six business books, including Notorious Leadership Lessons from History’s Most Notorious Leaders, Steve offers a distinctive perspective by uncovering powerful insights from some of history’s most infamous figures.Please learn more about Steve Williams at www.SteveWilliamsAuthor.comIn this compelling episode of Mr. Biz Radio, host Ken “Mr. Biz” Wentworth sits down with leadership expert Steve Williams to explore unconventional lessons drawn from some of history’s most notorious leaders. Drawing on decades of business experience and insights from his book Notorious Leadership Lessons from History’s Most Notorious Leaders, Steve examines how traits such as charisma, influence, and tactical brilliance can be applied responsibly in modern organizations. The conversation challenges traditional views of leadership by highlighting the importance of balancing authority with authenticity, offering thought-provoking takeaways for today’s business leaders.Key Takeaways:-Understanding Leadership: Leadership is fundamentally about influence, as taught by John Maxwell, and can be learned and improved over time.-Lessons from Infamy: Even history's most notorious leaders tried peaceful methods first; only resorting to fear and violence when necessary.-The Downfall of Leading by Fear: Effective leadership dismisses fear as a tool, focusing instead on respect and influence as pathways to success.-The Charisma Challenge: Leveraging charisma should focus on empowering others rather than manipulating them, maintaining a genuine leadership stance.-Caution with Power: Ego and unchecked power can lead to a leader's downfall; successful leaders surround themselves with diverse, challenging voices.
