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This 5 page paper focuses on The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli and discusses leadership qualities. Contemporary examples are provided. No additional sources cited.
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Throughout history, people have evaluated the qualities of leaders. There are several things one looks for in leadership ability and effectiveness such as perseverance, charisma and reasoning ability. In looking
at Machiavellis The Prince, leadership qualities are exemplified. Thus, in answering the question as to what qualities a ruler must have to be effective, and why, the Prince is
a good place to start. Much of The Prince revolves around various types of monarchs and then finally, Machiavellis own philosophy surfaces. It appears that Machiavelli believes that Princes
must meet the needs of the people. They cannot merely look to please themselves. He did not believe that methodology was particularly important as different rulers have different styles.
Yet, while this may be the case, certainly there must be lines drawn. Is he saying that the ends justify the means? Is he condoning any form of behavior for
the ultimate good? The thesis of this paper is that Machiavelli truly did believe that type of leadership is not relevant but that the character of a man is
of utmost importance. In other words, good leadership is contingent on making decisions based on the needs of the people and not on the desires of the leader. For instance,
many have said that Napoleon, while a good military strategist and fair leader, had hidden motives. He wanted to make the Bonaparte name stand out. Thus, some of the things
he did was not for the greater good of the people of France but to feed his own ego. The author provides a warning regarding change: "Changes in estate
also issue from this, for if, to one who governs himself with caution and patience, times and affairs converge in such a way that his administration is successful, his fortune
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