The Importance of Rhetoric in Leadership Formation
The Importance of Rhetoric in Leadership Formation

Summary/Abstract: Contrary to much academic, public and businesspersons’ opinion, education in rhetoric is definitely important for leadership formation. Leaders who are uneducated in the art of persuasive communications are severely handicapped. This article argues this claim 1) By defining what and who a leader is. 2) By describing the intrinsic relationship between leadership and rhetoric. 3) By identifying aspects of rhetoric that are central to practicing good leadership. 4) And, finally, by concluding with some observations on leadership, rhetoric and the current “cancel culture” movement.

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