
What Today’s Business Leaders Can Learn from Ancient Rome’s Greatest Leaders (Countdown to the GOAT)
Today we explore the powerful legacies of Ancient Rome’s most influential leaders. From resilience under pressure to bold decision-making, the strategies these leaders used are as relevant now as they were centuries ago.
Their stories offer powerful insights into how vision, adaptability, and even humility can drive sustainable success in business. But they also highlight the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of ethical decision-making.
We’ll also explore the risks of nepotism, the ethics of power, and why aligning leadership with values is more important than ever. These ancient lessons aren’t relics—they’re the keys to thriving in today’s business world.
So, tune in for actionable strategies to inspire your team, navigate disruption, and build a legacy that lasts. And, of course —my pick for the GOAT of these Roman leaders!
In this episode:
- #5 Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE)
- #4 Constantine the Great (272–337 CE)
- #3 Julius Caesar (100–44 BCE)
- #2 Augustus (63 BCE–14 CE)
- #1 Trajan (53–117 CE)
- Key Leadership Lessons from Ancient Rome’s leaders
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Constantine the Great: The Man and His Times by Michael Grant
Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy
Augustus: The First Emperor of Rome by Adrian Goldsworthy
Trajan: Optimus Princeps (Roman Imperial Biographies) by Julian Bennett