Who Was Julius Caesar A Good Leader

Going into this project I did not know much about Caesar. I did not know his philosophy or his accomplishments. All that I had was his name. My knowledge of Caesar extended only as far as the popular opinion that he was one of Rome’s greatest leaders. The weight his name carried got me interested in dissecting the subject that is Julius Caesar. It started with learning about his timeline, which was filed with bloodshed and wars. Then transitioned to how he governed Rome once he did come to power. And finally, to why he was assassinated.
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