American general, Douglas MacArthur stated "A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.” Macarthur helps to explain that while a leader must retain the ability to stand “alone” and stick to their own decisions, in contrast, they must be capable of taking others “needs” into mind. Through analyzing aspects of the History Channel’s Julius Caesar’s Rome, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and Lincoln’s “Gettysburg address”, a successful leader possesses the power of persuasion, listens to the needs of the people and is motivated to achieve their political aspirations. A successful leader must persuade the citizens in order to influence their views. These views
