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In the Gallic Wars, Caesar was the most prominent leader who lead with confidence, quickness, and strategy.

There are also many other leaders. Many of which who were under him and against him, who he acknowledged for being a good leader, also had these traits of being quick to make a decision in chaos and being well prepared by knowing the enemy and everything that could potentially happen during battle.

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How do leaders deal with setbacks and failures?

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How do leaders deal with setbacks and failures?

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The leaders in the Gallic Wars have faced setbacks and failures in many different ways.

It is important for leaders in these books to make quick, smart decisions. Caesar was very quick to respond when he was waging war with the Helvetii, the Germans, and the Britains.

However, being a leader means being prepared and always knowing ahead of time what to do even if there are unknown obstacles  like a different terrain for example when they were fighting against the Barbarians or fighting on chariots.

A good leader will step up and be quick to make decisions on what to do next that will be the best for everyone and not just himself for example the leader of legion ten who encouraged everyone to continue to fight for the eagle even though their plans fell though and led the attack on the enemy form their ships (IV.25).

Leaders also deal with setbacks and failures by remembering them and learning from them in the future and not making the same mistake twice. Caesar also deals with some setbacks and failures by repairing as fast as possible their equipment and supplying all the winter camps with enough grain and other supplies and knowing when to divide the winter camps for the betterment of each.

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What different types of leaders (both male and female) and leadership styles do we see in these works?

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What different types of leaders (both male and female) and leadership styles do we see in these works?

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As readers, we come across many leader in the Gallic Wars with Caesar being the most prominent. There were several others such as Dumnorix, Orgetorix, OTHERS.  Caesar, the most eminent leader,  after hearing that the Helvetii want to travel through the Province, quickly 'hurries out from the city' and 'orders the whole Province to make as great a number of soldiers as possible' showing that he is quick to act, confident in his actions, and that he is very militaristic (I.7).

Many of the leaders are militaristic and are persuasive by force. Caesar even attacks the Helvetii for 'personal and national losses' (I.12).  He is quick and can gather an army extremely fast; he even crosses the Saone river in one day when it took the Helvetii twenty-two (I.13).

There were many leaders under Caesar's command and we learned of some enemy leaders. There less significant leaders under Caesar still made impacts on their battles such as the leader of the tenth legion who had encouraged all the troops under him to continue fighting even though their plans were in disarray and Commius Atrebates who brought Caesar 30 horses and helped him defeat the Britains (IV.35).

Cicero, under the command of Caesar, is also a strong leader for having quick responses while also always following Caesar's commands; Cicero also did not rest while his men were preparing for the fight the next day although he was sick and in very weak health (V.40).

Tasgetius was reinstated by Caesar leader of the Carnutes, but was soon after murdered. There is also Cotta and Sabina who although they opposed fiercely, Sabinus  finally said to 'prevail' and for Cotta to be prepared when they are attacked. However, the important thing was infact that the two agreed and "there was no diffiulty, whether they stayed or let, provided that everyone was in harmony" (Hammond 5.30).

Ambiorix and Catuvolcus are leaders  who rebelled against Caesar but who lead with intelligence and almost tricked Caesar and his men twice into an ambush attack. Other less significant leaders are Pulfio and Varnesus who bravely fought for pride.

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How does a leader inspire others to follow?

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How does a leader inspire others to follow?

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A leader is able to inspire others to follow by being confident and persuasive in speeches and using force.

Having friends and family in high places also helps inspire others to follow for example when Caesar esteemed the virtue and the conduct of Atrebatius for his virtue and influence (IV.20).

Orgetorix was also popular and inspired people to follow him because of his wealth and his status and many were willing to follow him because of who he was (I.2.1)

Dumnorix, the leader of the Aeduan, was very influential because of his popularity and liberality and inspired others to follow him by helping others and gaining their loyalty (I.9).

Being brave like Pulfio or Varnesus also helps gain followers or being like Cicero by helping prepare for the fight the next morning and not resting when he was in very poor health (V.40).

Having a strong purpose and a plan that many people will agree on also helps inspire people to follow.

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10 Things Julius Caesar Taught Us

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Caesar's Leadership

These days we know exactly what we want in a leader. They have to share our ideas, be persistent, and have people like us in mind no matter what they do. If they do not possess these qualities, we do not elect them. This was not the case thousands of years ago. You had a leader and you did what they said. In many cases they didn't care about the people. They didn't care about you. Then came a man called Julius Caesar. He was noticeably different and he didn't just have himself in mind. Julius Caesar revolutionized leadership to the point that he is a hero because he gained his nation power and authority, he made laws and policies fair, and he brought his people happiness and prosperity. His policies and actions were unprecedented in his time. This made him stand out as a true leader, and the best one the world had ever known.

Power and Respect

When it comes to nations, power is everything. If nobody respects your nation you are practically not a nation at all. Now every leader knows this, but it is hard to achieve respect and authority. As Caesar rose in the ranks of the Roman government he knew that to prove himself he had to prove his nation. With his army, he conquered Gaulic tribes one after another. James Barker said, "Gual was Caesar's proving ground as an extremely talented general, far superior to either Pompey or Crassus." During these battles with one of Rome's enemies he often fought on foot with his soldiers, earning their respect. Throughout his life he captured more land and expanded Rome's empire. He then gave the land to his veterans to farm, providing food for Rome. He constantly outmaneuvered and defeated his enemies, earning his reputation as a powerful general. But even the best fighters must know when to hold back. Caesar made Egypt his ally by solving some of their "internal" problems, causing more power for Rome. Julius Caesar's leadership led to many doors being opened for Rome.

Social Reforms

Before Caesar, the poor were poor and the rich were rich. If you were poor you did what the rich said and paid what the rich charged for services and goods. Nobody dared to change the system until Julius came along. He imposed more taxes on the rich than the poor, something that had never happened before. He also made some huge land holders give up small amounts to veterans and citizens that needed it. These new policies made the nation fairer and surprisingly earned the respect from some of the wealthy. Caesar imposed rent controls on the huge tenant houses that the rich owned, making rents that the poor could afford. Although these actions seemed fair, some of the extremely rich were furious because of their greed. They wanted to charge huge amounts for the goods they sold and wished that everyone would have the same tax, no matter how poor you were. Some historians say that this is why they ended up killing him, because he was fair. Graham Morris summarizes Caesars leadership through reforms by saying " As a man he could be all things to men, and during those times of Roman expansion one has to admit that if anyone was going to take-up the reins of power it was better to have a man of Caesars ambitions, tempered with a farseeing need for reforms, and who's tolerance and statesmanship was better than most of his compromise."

Advertising Himself as a Good Guy

Throughout his rule over Rome Caesar wished to reach out to everyone he could. During his rise to power he offered free money and grain to all that needed it, making him very popular. Julius Caesar's leadership caused him to know how important it was to keep his citizens happy. Even if he was the best ruler the world had seen, it wouldn't have made a difference if all citizens didn't like him. So, he paid huge sums of money to promote gladiatorial games to advertise himself as a politician. These games provided entertainment for all Romans, not just the wealthy. Also Caesar felt like if someone risked their life for his country, they should be rewarded. Veterans that fought by his side were rewarded with land and sometimes money. The land was then farmed and Rome got new food supplies. This sent the message that if you were courageous you would receive gifts. These gifts made soldiers fight even harder, resulting in easy and quick wins. Also the men learned to respect Julius Caesar's leadership.

He Was Just Plain Different

Many people just assume that Julius Caesar was just like all the other rulers of his time. They think that he was a ruthless leader that only cared about power and his own welfare. I am here to prove to you that it was not like that at all. In fact, Julius Caesar was the exact opposite of that description. How many leaders do you know that fight with their soldiers without a horse, only a sword in hand? If risking your own life for some dirty soldiers is not enough proof to show that he cared for others I don't know what is. Every other Roman general slaughtered his captured enemies but Caesar offered forgiveness in return for recruitment. Never had soldier's life's been spared like that. People respected that he didn't despise who he fought against, but rather just wanted his nation and citizens to be safe and prosperous. You would think that after being declared dictator for life that you would stop trying so hard, but Julius worked even harder. He started reforms with energy and creativity that all Romans benefited from. Caesar was obsessed with making the nation achieve his full potential, and by the time he died Rome was better than it ever had been. Frankly I think that he cared about his nation far more than he valued his own life. That says a ton about Julius Caesar's Leadership.

In Conclusion

Scullard, H. described Caesar as "Urbane, cultured and courteous, he possessed a will of steel and an intensity of intellect". Before Julius Caesar leaders were just meant to be followed with no questions asked. Caesar changed the way leaders act and revolutionized what being a leader truly is. Even after his death his policies were passed on through the generations and improved Rome to the very end. He is the reason why today leaders show the interest of the people and not only themselves. His heroism affects us as a nation everyday, whether we know it or not. Even modern leaders could learn a thing or two from Julius Caesar today. After all, in a world where the people choose their leaders, you got to be able to lead. It's as simple as that.

A Quick Poll

jackjackkiwi (author) from Charlotte on February 29, 2016:

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jen on February 28, 2016:

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HI on August 31, 2014:

I reckon this is a bit biased....great article though

Geniuses_On_A_Mac on June 29, 2014:

Karmallama, you should work on your grammar as well before criticising others.

"but, maybe if stuff this like this interested you"

"Have a better attitude about education"

Just saying.

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ajsellers1226 on January 27, 2013:

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Dreen Lucky from St. Paul, minnesota on January 16, 2013:

Some offense priya - but, maybe if stuff this like this interested you, you might know how to spell and generally have a better attitude about education, history, science and the great stuff that makes the world turn

priya on January 11, 2013:

boaring...............

jackjackkiwi (author) from Charlotte on June 14, 2012:

Thanks for the comment!

Dreen Lucky from St. Paul, minnesota on June 14, 2012:

I love historical content. It was interesting to read about him. Thanks for the hub, and great job

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Julius Caesar Leadership Traits - A Revolution

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These days we know exactly what we want in a leader. They have to share our ideas, be persistent, and have people like us in mind no matter what they do. If they do not possess these qualities, we do not elect them. This was not the case thousands of years ago.