3DEFY CONVENTION

Tradition matters to people; the modern world is no different than the ancient one in this regard. But being a man or woman apart has a distinct advantage in building a leadership base. Defying convention does not mean being disrespectful to tradition; it means not being subservient to it past the point of reason. Too often, leaders fail to make this distinction.

Like so many of us, leaders in Caesar’s time were often faced with the choice of doing what they thought was right or going with the flow. By continually defying convention, Caesar proved himself to be a man with conviction, an innovative thinker, and a fighter for the people. In the next story, Caesar shows how doing what you believe to be right can further your reputation ...

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