HOW TO LEAD | MACHIAVELLI

We can't control whether other people love us. As leaders, what we can control is our vision, our commitment to that vision, and the discipline required to keep others committed to it. At the same time, it's important not to become hated. I explain more in this episode. If you’re interested in Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, political philosophy, leadership, power, strategy, human nature, or the relationship between fear, love, and authority, my channel explores how Machiavelli’s ideas still apply to modern life. Primary Text: The Prince, https://apeiron.iulm.it/retrieve/hand... Intro Music: G.F. Händel, Concerto grosso in D minor, HWV 316 — I. Grave. Performed by The London Baroque Orchestra. Public domain recording. → Timestamps 00:00 How to Lead 00:24 Love, Fear, and Leadership 01:15 Why Leaders Should Focus on What They Control 02:21 The Danger of Becoming Hated 03:05 Machiavelli’s Leadership Framework