5 lessons we can learn about leadership from some of the most famous generals in history

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Don't burn out like Alexander the Great.

Looking back in history, it's easy to think of famous leaders as static figures, like statues in a museum.

However, they had strategies and goals we can still learn from. History.net helpfully ranks all of the greatest generals in history, including several notables from the ancient world. Business Insider took a look at some of these military strategists to get a sense of what leadership traits they displayed.

Here are the top five lessons we can learn from some of the greatest generals in ancient history: