What 'The Hobbit' teaches about leadership

December 16, 2012 By Stephen Beehler

What can the hobbits of Middle-earth teach us about leadership?

In this latest "Emory Looks at Hollywood" video, watch as Andrea Hershatter, Senior Associate Dean at Emory's Goizueta Business School, explores how Bilbo Baggins' unique character and innovative problem-solving skills make him an effective leader in JRR Tolkien's book, "The Hobbit."

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