How Stoicism can Make you a Better Leader

What does it take to be a good leader? The ancient Stoics believed that it was essential for anyone who aspired to leadership to study philosophy. Indeed, the most famous Stoic of all was the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who saw Stoicism as essential training for his role. But even if you are not the leader of a nation or don’t have people under you, having the character of a true leader leads to better relationships with others, as well as with yourself. In this session, we will discuss the primary duties of a leader, what an effective leader needs to learn, and how Stoicism fosters the development of the essential qualities of a good leader.