Question

Summarize Machiavelli's beliefs about what makes a great leader.

Answer 1

Some of Machiavelli's beliefs include, but are not limited to:

Immoral behavior to be punishable by death in politics.

Effective leaders can manipulate the weaker traits of other people. (As in he can manipulate people into believing what he wants to them to.)

Answer 2

Explanation:

Machiavelli's beliefs are that a good leader must have authenticity and openness, that is the first thing that a good leader have to feel and live.

A great leader should be intelligent and he should be ''feared rather than loved''. It is also important for the leader to have someone who will give him appropriate support and with support everything is easier.

A great leader should hold good virtues and he should never turn to ''outside auxiliary or mercenary units''.