Why was Trajan considered to be one of the five good emperors of the Roman Empire? Trajan was a visionary leader as well as an ethical leader. First I will tell you how Trajans actions during the Dacian Wars proved that he was an inspirational leader for his soldiers. Next I will tell you how Trajan, by the domestic policies he instituted as the Roman Emperor, proved to be an ethical leader. Last I will tell you about the personal relevance this has to me. More specifically I will tell you about my actions as a leader when I moved to Holloman Air Force Base. Now that I gave you an overview of what I want to talk about let’s get to my first main point.
Visionary Leader
Trajan was a visionary leader in his quest for victory in the Dacian
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According to Thomas N. Barnes Center Ethical Leadership module “ethical leadership” is about knowing your core values and having the courage to live by them in all parts of your life in service of the common good. Trajan clearly displayed these ethical traits in his decisions to institute many programs designed to provide for poor children, restore rundown road system, build new bridges, aqueducts and public baths. (Wasson, 2013) Not only did Trajan institute these programs, but Trajan additionally exerted his influence over the way the provincial governors ruled their cities within the empire. Despite this fact that these governors were able to run their cities in whatever manner they chose, Trajan displayed ethical leadership characteristics as he involved himself into the governing of these cities. Trajan intervened in the management of these cities to ensure that the self-ruling governors followed the laws, prevented corruption, waste, and feuds between the cities as well as social conflicts within each of the cities. (Commire, 1997)??? was this the right book???? As stated earlier Trajan did not have to get involved in the management of these Roman cities his values and morals drove him to intervene for the good of the people and the
Tiberius is remembered as a tightfisted and paranoid emperor. Tacitus goes against this view of Tiberius by giving examples of extreme generosity. However Tacitus doesn 't present Tiberius as a perfect emperor and his portrayal of Tiberius isn 't just propaganda. When it comes to military affairs Tacitus paints a very unflattering picture of Tiberius turning his back on the frontier while Romans are killed. Tacitus stated that his accounts on the Julio Claudian emperors was made without prejudice and the fact that he highlights both positive and negative aspects of Tiberius ' rule indicates that he was probably telling the truth.
There names are Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. Nerva was the one who began the reign of the five Good Emperors. He was known as an honorable guy because he lessened the strain of taxation and worked to bring back into the fold of Rome, of those who had been mistreated and exiled. Before Nerva died he adopted Trajan as his heir. What Trajan did was expanding the boundaries of the empire.
In conclusion, Augustus has written his personal account and presented himself as popular and successful leader. He did many things that helped society as well as did many things that did nothing long term. Augustus may have done things for only the betterment of himself but they did pay off when it all came to an
His fourteen-year reign represented everything decadent about the Julio-Claudian period of the Roman Empire. His self-indulgent, cruel and violent affairs continued the economic chaos that had plagued the Roman citizenry since the days of Tiberius (Champlin, 1990). In the first five years as emperor, Nero gained a reputation for political generosity, promoting power sharing with the Senate and ending closed-door political trails. However, he generally pursued his own passions and left the ruling to his three key advisers – the Stoic Philosopher Seneca, the prefect Burrus and Nero’s mother Agrippina (Armstrong, 2012). Nero was a reckless and selfish adolescent when he ascended to Emperor, as highlighted by Suetonius within his historical scripture, ‘The Twelve
Every empire, dynasty, government, regime etc. has consisted of both good and bad leadership. This directly affects the society in which they oversee and/or control. The infamous Roman Empire experienced its share of triumphs and depression through its leader’s actions. Run as a monarchy, the kings of Rome had various ways of implementing their authority. Many of them chose to rule based on their interests and desires while others catered to the welfare of Rome’s booming population.
In order to define ethical leadership I think that one must first define the words ethical and leadership. By doing so it not only makes it possible to define what ethical leadership is, but it helps in shaping your own idea of what it means.
Trajan was always involved in the military and was considered a great general. While he was in power he had a mass conquest and denied the policy set by augustus to not expand the empire. In his first conquest he went east to conquer
...s to make Rome a democracy and through it he faced his sorrows like a god and held a good reputation in society. He made his own enemies look up to him with respect and never gave up his great moral character. He turns nobler through every act and scene. A noble person is someone with moral character, courage, generosity, honor and bravery to do what is right. They are the people who show respect for what is right and face obstacles, challenges and risks and face the consequences and challenges to prove what is right. They are strong, honorable and face their sorrows in silence. They find the truth and reason in everything that happens. They are great people like Martin Luther King, Jr., honorable soldiers and senators like Brutus. Brutus was a man of courage, generosity, honor, bravery and honor. He was the noblest of them all.
Maximus survives, but is turned into a gladiator slave and opposes the Emperor using his fame and popularity from the games. Because Maximus inspires people through respect, love and honor he is shown as a great leader, compared to Commodus who is the complete opposite of him. Honor is one of the main reasons why Maximus was a great leader. When the Emperor Marcus Aurelius gave Maximus the final task of giving Rome back to itself, Maximus put the emperor’s orders above all else.
Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was a mighty ruler who was well-liked by his people. His achievements include, Invading Britain, Annexation of Jews, ridding Rome of a corrupt system, and so much more. He was the most influential and powerful Emperors, who should nothing but braveness, and loyalty to Rome.
Leadership is contagious throughout the world and most importantly in the Army. It is not just my view, but of all leaders, at all levels, that organizations are responsible for setting conditions that lead to long-term organizational success. As I reflect on my experiences, through experience and observation, I realize how my values, beliefs, and perspectives about leadership continuously evolve over time. Recognizing these changes over time helps me better understand that people in organizations have different perspectives in life. This leadership narrative serve as important guiding principles for how I will lead at the organizational level and represents my thought, values and beliefs.
Augustus Caesar was very ambitious leader. He is best known for bringing peace to Rome. Augustus was considered the first great roman emperor, because He didn’t care about wealth and fortune. Augustus cared about the people of Rome. He was a great military leader and was successful in most of his missions. He showed people that being a good ruler requires a lot of hard work and dedication. He was a very generous man. Augustus was greatly admired by the Roman people.
What is leadership, and how do we attain the best and most effective leaders? These are questions that are as old as civilization itself. Bass (1974) wrote that, “from its infancy, the study of history has been the study of leaders” (as cited in Wren, 1995, p. 50). Since the study of history in the West is commonly held to begin with Herodotus of ancient Athens, it is not surprising that we should examine the historical views of leadership through the eyes of two titans of Greek thought: Plato and Aristotle.
Ethical leadership organizational ethics and socially responsibility are inseparable (Johnson). Leadership is not a inherited gift or family heritage; it is not a degree from an ivy league graduate school. Becoming a leader is an intentional process of growth that must be lived out experientially (Mullane). Ethical leaders demonstrate three distinctive characteristics, knowledge, action and character. Leaders have to have the ability to say “yes” or even “no” to a never ending series of challenges. A leader needs to be able to define their values, character and leadership style. When accepting the role of leadership you become encumbered by ethical issues and concerns. .
Leadership is more than a skill, more than the knowledge of theories, and more than analytical faculties; it is the ability to act purposively and ethically as the situation requires on the basis of the knowledge of universals, experience, perception, and intuition (Toor and Ofori, 2009). Ethical leadership is considered as the demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships, and the promotion of such conduct to followers through two-way communication, reinforcement, and decision-making (Brown, Trevino, Harrison, 2005). The strategies that I will utilize to develop my ethical leadership is establish a code of conduct, conduct compliance training, and model ethical behavior in my organization.