Machiavelli to Musashi: The Warrior Code of Leadership

Can leadership be learned from warriors?

In this episode of The Leadership Laboratory, we dissect the “Warrior Model of Leadership” — a bold, often controversial framework rooted in military and political traditions.

Based on D.C. Nice’s 1998 article in The Leadership Quarterly, this model draws from Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Musashi, and Clausewitz, painting a picture of leadership where conflict, deception, and victory at all costs define success.

You’ll learn:
⚔️ Why the warrior leader sees the world as hostile and untrustworthy
🎯 Why controlling information is seen as power
🧠 When deception and intermediaries become strategic tools
🤔 The ethical dilemma: Are warrior leaders immoral, or just realists?

Whether you’re leading in politics, business, or crisis, understanding the warrior archetype helps you recognize both its utility—and its dangers.

🎥 Watch now and explore the battle-tested mindset behind history’s most influential (and feared) leaders.

👇 Comment: Is there still a place for warrior leadership in modern organizations?

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