The leadership skills Hrothgar mentions in the epic poem Beowulf, can help form great leaders for today. Hrothgar mentions many skills for Beowulf to have, even though the skills are not all used in today’s society. According to Tanya Prive, the leaders of today should be honest and confident (Prive).
Prive states in her article leaders should be honest. Prive also state the skills a leader portrays are reflected in his/her company, or in Beowulf's case his country, should be a bit higher than your ethical state. Hrothgar wants Beowulf to be a good leader, so he tells him to be truthful, to promote justice among his people, and to forget nothing (McDonnell 27). Along with being honest a leader also have to uphold