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Julius Caesar Expository Essay Donald H. McGannon once said “ Leadership is an action not a position”. This quote is relatable to this topic because it informs the importance of leadership on how people look at the importance of leadership. There are many qualities that make a leader looked upon by the people around him. Those qualities of a leader is being charismatic, second is being well spoken, and the last trait is being humble to themselves. How does having charisma make someone stand out and be a good leader? Having charisma or having a charismatic personality is one who is charming and compelling personality that everyone wants to be around. This trait makes anyone feel comfortable to talk to because he/she gets along with anyone

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