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Had to read this for a course for my masters. I found the information about Lincoln very interesting, but the concepts were nothing new.
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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.
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.
193 pages, Paperback
First published January 1,1993
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193 pages, Paperback
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February 1, 1993 by Business Plus
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9780446394598
- ASIN
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0446394599
- Language
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English
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Donald T. Phillips is a nonfiction writer. He has written or coauthored 20 books, including a trilogy on American leadership (Lincoln on Leadership, The Founding Fathers on Leadership, and Martin Luther King Jr. on Leadership).
Phillips has also collaborated on books with several celebrities, including: Norman Brinker, Mike Krzyzewski, Phil Mickelson, Rudy Ruettiger, Greg Norman, Cal Ripken Jr., and Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez.
Phillips has also collaborated on books with several celebrities, including: Norman Brinker, Mike Krzyzewski, Phil Mickelson, Rudy Ruettiger, Greg Norman, Cal Ripken Jr., and Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez.
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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 topic that is very dull.
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This book was required reading for a class and while leadership books aren't generally my thing, Abraham Lincoln certainly is. This book offers good insight into what made Lincoln such an effective leader and tips on how to emulate his style should you find yourself in a position of leadership.
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The book contains some very good advice. It is a bit slow reading at times, which is why I gave it the low rating of "just ok." Basically, you get the principle, then an illustration of the principle from Lincoln's life and work. At the end of each chapter you then get some bullet points which summarize the chapter nicely. For people just wanting to scan, those bullet points would be the way to go. It is interesting to read about Lincoln, but as I said, the prose at times can be a bit dry. However, I still think the book is worth a look, and it is not too heavy.
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A highly valuable insight into the mind of one of the most influential leaders America has ever seen. This book provides a tangible grasp on leadership by clearly outlining the strategies and qualities that made Lincoln so successful. I highly recommend for anyone seeking to be or already in a position of leadership.
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This book is an excellent tribute to President Lincoln, as well as thorough guide to being a strong leader. I especially liked how well organized it is and the bulleted list of principles discussed at the end of each chapter. I am even more impressed with this great man. I am not particularly focused on becoming a leader, but this book had inspired me. I began this book solely on the basis of being about Abraham Lincoln. I find him fascinating and motivating. I would recommend this book to those either eager to study the USA's 16th President or who desire to be a better leader.
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This is a solid book on leadership. Those with an affinity for Lincoln will particularly enjoy. Each chapter focuses on a leadership quality. The structure of each chapter is predictable. The author provides evidence of a leadership quality in Lincoln then ends with a paragraph or two of application for the reader. The book would benefit by expanding these application sections.
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I read this in tandem with some of the students that I get to work alongside at Lipscomb, and it was an interesting reminder as they are also the students I led as a student leader in the midst of the pandemic. The subtitle “Executive Strategies for Tough Times” felt like a call back to the chaos and extreme molding that I experienced during that time as a leader.
I am not a history buff, so historical reading is not my forte or cup of tea, but I was surprised by how easy it was for me to engage with the text. The simple fact that the content felt timely and applicable despite it being from the pages of history was one of the reasons for that ease. Lincoln seems to loom in my mind's eye as a myth of ginormous size like his massive monument in Washington DC, but this work reminded me that he was a man who lived, breathed, failed, tried, and grew over time in his leadership. I appreciated that the work referenced instances of Lincoln’s development as an individual throughout his presidency and roles prior to his time in office.
Definitely not a read I would pick up to read for fun, but one that I did enjoy and will return to when considering future career movements, especially when considering some tactics to improve/hone my leadership in different teams!
I am not a history buff, so historical reading is not my forte or cup of tea, but I was surprised by how easy it was for me to engage with the text. The simple fact that the content felt timely and applicable despite it being from the pages of history was one of the reasons for that ease. Lincoln seems to loom in my mind's eye as a myth of ginormous size like his massive monument in Washington DC, but this work reminded me that he was a man who lived, breathed, failed, tried, and grew over time in his leadership. I appreciated that the work referenced instances of Lincoln’s development as an individual throughout his presidency and roles prior to his time in office.
Definitely not a read I would pick up to read for fun, but one that I did enjoy and will return to when considering future career movements, especially when considering some tactics to improve/hone my leadership in different teams!
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