Leadership and command · Atlas

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this man has a touch of the kingly nature in him.

The capacity to command armies, win obedience, and handle great affairs.

This result he accomplished by being severe;

Such he was as a commander, but being commanded by others was not especially to his liking, so people said.

Clearchus desired, however, to have the entire army devoted to him and to put the refractory out of the way.

Leadership consists in care for followers, superior endurance, planning, tactical knowledge, and responsive judgment in changing circumstances.

You mean to say, father, said he, that in everything the general must show more endurance than his men.

for bear in mind that the same toils do not affect the general and the private in the same way, though they have the same sort of bodies;

Besides, you must remember well that all those from whom you expect obedience to you will, on their part, expect you to take thought for them.

The art of directing others so they work willingly and effectively across farms, households, armies, ships, and politics.

this man has a touch of the kingly nature in him.

Contrast the genius, the brave and scientific leader:

and with reason may he be said to march with a strong arm whose will many an arm is ready to serve;