There is no place like Rome as a classroom. There is so much to see and do and learn. One of the most interesting things to learn here is about the life of Julius Caesar. I feature him in my leadership course as an example of a leader who had strong skills like emotional intelligence, perseverance, courage, and the ability to communicate effectively. A You Tube video bio of Caesar can be found on this site:
As you may know, Caesar was, for a short time, Dictator of Rome. He laid down an image of leadership that became a legacy for his successors. He was assassinated on March 15th, 44 BC. You may wish to take the same walk of Julius Caesar on that fateful day. It begins at Caesar’s home in the Roman Forum and goes from there to Largo Argentina which has the temple where Caesar was killed. Julius Caesar remains one of the most controversial leaders in history. He represents the excesses of ambition, as well as his skill as an administrator, military leader, and historic figure in the annals of leadership.
A good article about him and his impact on Rome can be found in this New York Times essay.
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Emilio