So because of this you can see why respect and loyalty as so closely linked. Because Aeneas does lead from the front, because he is out in the fight, because he does take personal risks in order to protect his men there is a strong since of loyalty between him and the men that accompany him to Italy. We can see this when Aeneas continues to fight through the hardships he faces on his journey. Not only is he fighting because of his loyalty to his men, he is also fighting because he is loyal to his father and the Gods. Again this is an attribute that most successful leaders throughout history have mastered. However, I think that one who stands out is Alexander the Great who’s known for having an extremely loyal army. This loyalty is built by the attitude he creates through his pre battle speeches. …show more content…
Above all, we are free men, and they are slaves. There are Greek troops, to be sure, in Persian service — but how different is their cause from ours! … And what, finally, of the two men in supreme command? You have Alexander, they — Darius!” Through speeches such as this one he is able to breed a brotherhood within his military, this is what creates there loyal bond. We can see this same type of leadership when we look at Aeneas, he is able to bring his soldiers together and create a brotherhood between his most elite worriers. This is the reason why they are able to stand together through the trials and tribulations of their journey to Italy, and is why being able to breed loyalty within your subordinates is so important. However, none of this respect or loyalty will ever come if you are not willing to be a servant