This episode features, Donald J. Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, and the founder and president of the Plato’s Academy Centre. This is an audio excerpt from Donald’s talk titled "Socrates on Leadership and Self-Discipline" at the Plato’s Academy Centre virtual conference “Ancient Philosophy for Modern Leadership”.

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Highlights

* Socrates’ involvement with Athenian politics

* What Socrates says about the importance of self-discipline in politics

* Why wisdom is worthless without self-control

* The risks of leaders who lack self-discipline

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