Julius Caesar played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Empire, that there is no doubt of. I believe that Julius was a great leader to his people and not a tyrant he was killed to be. Since 3/5 emperors after him (Caligula, …show more content…
That personal connection built the confidence his army needed to win battles. This exemplifies how having a personal connection with coworkers is something positive, and reduces existing gaps. Caesar was also a great orator. Like my presentation, a good leader exercises his public speaking skills and continues to improve them so they can convey messages and engage their group with more efficiency. Furthermore, Caesar blended with his army. He was known to eat, sleep, and bleed with them. “Being close to his men also allowed him to identify weaknesses and make quick decisions to correct mistakes” (8 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn from Julius Caesar). Likewise, a good leader knows what is happening under their leadership and does not sit behind metal doors. Finally, what separated Caesar from past leaders was that he took risks. Julius Caesar took on risks which came with his leadership. “A leader must be brave and take risks. If you set your conviction aside and make decisions based on fear and cowardice, you will be building your leadership on a faulty base” (8 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn from Julius