About Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times
You think you have it rough?
Only ten days before Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office in 1861, the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union taking all Federal agencies, forts, and arsenals within their territory. To make matters worse, Lincoln, who was elected by a minority of the popular vote, was viewed by his own advisors as nothing more than a gawky, second-rate country lawyer with no leadership experience.
What Lincoln did to become our most honored and revered president is history, how he can help you to run your organization is not.
Lincoln On Leadership is the first book to examine Abraham Lincoln’s diverse leadership abilities and how they can be applied to today’s complex world. You’ll discover why you should:
* Seize the initiative and never relinquish it
* Wage only one war at a time
* Encourage risk-taking while providing job security
* Avoid issuing orders and instead – request, imply, or make suggestions
* Once in a while, let things slip, unbenowst-like…and much much more.
- Complete Title: Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 193
- Publication Time: February 1, 1993
- Publisher: Business Plus
- ISBN: 0446394599
- ISBN13: 9780446394598
About Donald T. Phillips
Donald T. Phillips
Reviews Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times
Heather
I really liked this book and getting to know more about Abraham Lincoln’s leadership style and example. He was a great leader and I think we could all learn a lot from his strengths:* Get out and circ…
Christopher H.
Well, in my professional opinion, I believe that this was a terrible piece of literature. While reading it, my mind kept wandering. The words and phrases used in this book are very monotonous and make…
Josh Miller
I read this book for one of my MBA classes. I found it to be very interesting and informative. As far as a leadership book goes I think it is one of the better ones I’ve read so far, much better than…
Tim Chavel
Lincoln is my far not my favorite President, but this little book about his leadership is excellent. It has some reminders for me and also gave me a few new things to think about. I trust the quotes b…
Baylee
If I could rate it zero stars, I would. It was horrible and put me to sleep. I believe that it shouldn’t have been written. I admire Phillips for trying to write an original book, but it is a terrible…
Eric
This book was recommended to me by my Police Chief. I quickly learned that many of the leadership principles he has exhibited over the years are expressed in LINCOLN ON LEADERSHIP. This is a quick rea…
Emiliano Justice
I honestly did not thinkI would like this book, just the fact after I read the first 50 pages I wasn’t exactly “feeling it” or whatever that gesture is supposed to mean.I read this for my JROTC…
Nathan Hale
4.5 StarsSo many amazing principles learned. The book is separated into 15 principles, and each chapter had something relevant to learn. I wasn’t expecting to relate to Lincoln as much as I did. I a…
SJ Loria
Quiz question, who is the most written about person in human history? Jesus. Who is number two? Lincoln. I picked up Lincoln on Leadership just because. I’m supposed to be reading about psychology e…