Downton Abbey is an iconic British television series that captivated the world with its portrayal of the transition of family, society and institutional life during the years immediately before and after WWI. Not only did it sweep away its viewers with dramatic characters, eye catching costumes and cinematography, it presented lessons that can be applied to our world today. This book reaches into the past to explore key leadership principles and management strategies that can solve problems in the present.

Whether you are a Downton Abbey fan or not, this insightful book provides practical advice to increase your effectiveness as a leader and manager.

Chapters are clustered under four major leadership areas: Leading Yourself, Leading Employees, Leading Culture, and Leading With Others. Each chapter begins with an illustration from the television series and explores the leadership lesson found in that scene.