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How To Be A Leader (According To Plutarch)

The Daily Stoic

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The Effectiveness of Shared Political Power in Government

Power is best distributed among many people as it reduces envy and increases effectiveness. Some individuals who desire glory or power take on responsibilities they are not suited for and face criticism when they fail. It is like a carpenter who doesn't work with wood, an unpersuasive speaker leading an embassy, or an inexperienced accountant acting as treasurer.

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