The Characteristics Of Leadership And Classical Republicanism

Leadership is subjective, but yields one common component: the ability to guide an individual or an organization to success for the greater good. Whether you are a Choir President, Yearbook Editor, or even a Social Media Coordinator in your organization, all leaders put themselves in the position of authority so that they can fulfill their vision of what is best for their group. It all falls under classical republicanism: a political ideology that prioritizes the common good rather than focusing on the individual. Leadership and classical republicanism work in conjunction with each other because leaders possess the following traits: passion, courage for conviction, and transparency.
Passion is colloquially defined as having strong emotions. It is an important characteristic for a leader, for without passion results in lack of energy, little to no motivation, and inevitable burnout. Passion drives a leader to focus all their efforts on a cause that resonates for them. For example, I pushed myself to run for choir leadership because I know that my love for music and community within an
As Elle Woods from Legally Blonde once said, “It is with passion, courage of conviction, and strong sense of self that we take our next steps into the world.” This rhetoric resonated with me as I pushed myself to be a leader at a lower caliber. I think that these are developed in an individual through the environment that they first experienced leadership and with socialization in leadership. Also, there are just some instances of natural borne leadership and that is just as valid. Overall, leadership is easier than it actually is. The title and power is great, but being passionate and transparent about your goals will easily establish confidence and conviction — showing that leadership is attainable for anyone as long as they keep these three traits within