Saturdayday, March 15, was the Ides of March. In ancient Rome this day was a religious holiday. But thanks in part to Shakespeare’s play recounting Julius Caesar’s tragic end, today it is a reminder of the day that Julius Caesar, dictator of Rome, whose name became a title for his successors, was stabbed nearly two dozen times by a group of disgruntled Romans led by his former friend and ally, Marcus Junius Brutus.
“Every leader has a detractor” writes Vistage Speaker and business historian Greg Bustin. Caesar did not understand that his followers did not share his vision until it was too late. You’re not likely to be stabbed 23 times by your team, but your success and career can be derailed by a failure to inspire and align your followers.
Mr. Bustin shares some leadership insights that deserve your consideration in his brief blog post. “Et Tu, Brute? The Ides of March, Caesar, and You.” If you want a deeper dive after reading Mr. Bustin’s post, check out “Leadership Lessons from Julius Caesar:
