36 pages 1 hour read

Wess Roberts

Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987

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“Attila was an extraordinary student of the internal and foreign policies of the empire.”


(Chapter 1, Page 15)

What made Attila so formidable was not his experience and circumstances alone. He proved in his youth to be intelligent and managed to flourish even in a culture and land not his own by closely studying the Romans when he was taken to live within their empire as a child. He was unique from birth in his natural talent for observation, supplemented later by experience and wisdom.

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“There is no quick way to develop leaders. Huns must learn throughout their lives—never ceasing 


(Chapter 1, Page 16)

The choice to continue one’s education and be open to new information is crucial for those who must lead. The only way to succeed is to adapt and change according to the circumstances. In addition, this will ensure that leaders’ allies will always look to them as innovators, while their enemies will always fear the results of their ventures into the unknown.

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“Committed leaders, those with a lust for leadership, a willingness to serve, will, however, be distinguishable by their wisdom, sincerity, benevolence, authority and courage.”


(Chapter 2, Page 25)

A true leader will stand out from the masses in their desire to lead and their desire to serve the common good. They will be obviously more excellent in virtue and wisdom, and they will have moral virtues as well: courage, honesty, and valor.