What experience machiavelli form his viewpoints on effective leadership?
being actively involved in the politics of his time
years of practice using persuasive techniques
long talks with lorenzo de’ medici
his own experience of political success

(A.) being actively involved in the politics of his time

Explanation: Niccolo Machiavelli

The statesman and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469 in Florence, Italy, to an established but not particularly affluent family. Even today, he remains one of the most controversial of political writers. Actively involved in the volatile politics of his times, he had the opportunity to observe the inner workings of government.

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