A Machiavellian Leader vs. A Modern Day Leader

Niccolo Machiavelli's list of principle qualities for a successful leader, outlined in his timeless literature The Prince, still appear to have some semblance of truth and accuracy some five centuries later. It is interesting that, in a world with few powerful autocracies, so many autocratic leader qualities described by Machiavelli apply to the leaders of the world's republics and democracies today. As a reference, here is a paraphrased list of those five "Qualities of a Prince:"

1.  It is better for a leader to be feared than loved
2. A leader must have the support of his or her people
3. A leader must hold, or at least appear to hold, good virtues
4. A leader must only ever rely on his or her own arms
5. A leader should be intelligent

In my opinion, these all make sense. I'm no more a fan of any autocratic government than the next guy, but I can understand how these qualities would prove useful, in that type of government. In a democracy or republic, however, one of these traits becomes problematic. 

The first of Machiavelli's qualities could never really be seen in a leader in a non-autocratic government. If the majority of people fear a particular politician or candidate, then that person is unlikely to be voted into an office by those that fear him or her. (Not making a political statement...) Though, the recent election of US President Donald Trump may provide slight evidence to the contrary.  

All of the other Machiavellian qualities, however, are commonly seen among most governments. From needing support to be elected, to the creation and maintenance of militaries, to elected individuals campaigning with bold promises, but eventually falling back on them once in office. So, if most of these qualities still work, what should be changed?

If I had to change this list in any way, all I might do is switch the wording on the first quality to "it is better to be loved than feared," and call the list "Qualities for a 21st-century President or Prime Minister." Then, most recent politicians could fit on this list. People like Reagan, or Churchill, or Teddy Roosevelt, or Lincoln, or... the list goes on, even applying to leaders today.

In all, a Machiavellian leader is not too different from most leaders today, and in recent history. Everybody wants power, but the rules have changed ever so slightly since Machiavelli's time.