What Made Napoleon the Greatest Leader of All Time?

And how you can become a better leader yourself

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Napoleon Bonapart.

One of the most illustrious men in History.

60 battles, 6 million deaths, and a submissive Europe in less than 20 years at a time when people still lit their homes by candlelight.

He was no doubt a military genius. But what stayed hidden was his ability to understand human nature and leverage it to govern.

So today, let’s focus on the 2 elements that made him more than just a human. A legend. And most importantly, how YOU can apply these in your life and business.

Let’s begin.

1. Build a Cult

Napoleon understood that humans need to believe in something. He knew that facts alone can make you great, but never exceptional.

Let’s take the battle of Arcole, for instance.

The confrontation occurred on a bridge. And since the enemy was already in position, the French hesitated to launch the assault. Both sides stared at each other. Neither taking action.

It was a butcher’s guarantee. A sure death sentence. But Commander Bonapart took this reckless risk and went to the deck alone. His good friend Muiron…