Characteristics of Great MenIt is said of Cato that even from his infancy, in his speech, his countenance, and all his childish pastimes, he discovered an inflexible...
Bravery in LeadershipDuring a time of starvation in Rome, Pompey acted bravely. Thus Pompey, being appointed chief purveyor, and having within his...
Vain philosophy Churchill: Within ten days, he told his mother, ‘there will be a general action – perhaps a very serious one. I may be killed. I do not...
Attempt great thingsAs a young man Churchill fought in a battle and was determined to distinguish himself as a brave leader: Reflecting three days later on...
Leaders stand on convictionsFabius: “I should be more faint-hearted than they make me, if, through fear of idle reproaches, I should abandon my own convictions. It...
FearlessCuster prayed, “inwardly, devoutly,” as he had informed Libbie in a letter five days earlier. “Never have I failed to command myself to...