Leadership lessons of Abraham Lincoln : apply the principles of the sixteenth President to your own work and life

Presents excerpts from the former president's letters, speeches, and other writings that best evoke inspiration, in an effort to help today's business leaders apply his principles in work and life. Abstract: A fascinating and inspiring collection of Abraham Lincoln's writings on the subject of... Read more...

What is it about Abraham Lincoln that, 146 years after his death, continues to inspire us? Was it his commitment to honesty and his unfailing integrity? Was it his courage to stand up against the injustices of his day? Was it his ability to lead the American people through the perils of war and unify the country through the conviction of his ideals?

In Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln, the best, most thought-provoking, and inspiring excerpts from Lincoln’s speeches and writings have been collected in an effort to help today’s business leaders apply his principles to their own work and life. While it may not always be easy to follow Honest Abe’s sterling example, the lessons one learns from reading this book are sure to inspire and give rise to some deep contemplation about the role of the leader in organizations both small and large, and reaffirm one’s faith in the principles Lincoln held so deeply.

What is it about Abraham Lincoln that, 146 years after his death, continues to inspire us? Was it his commitment to honesty and his unfailing integrity? Was it his courage to stand up against the injustices of his day? Was it his ability to lead the American people through the perils of war and unify the country through the conviction of his ideals? In Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln , the best, most thought-provoking, and inspiring excerpts from Lincoln's speeches and writings have been collected in an effort to help today's business leaders apply his principles to their own work and life. While it may not always be easy to follow Honest Abe's sterling example, the lessons one learns from reading this book are sure to inspire and give rise to some deep contemplation about the role of the leader in organizations both small and large, and reaffirm one's faith in the principles Lincoln held so deeply. Work ethic and advice for individual success "Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today" The mastery and art of communication "Public sentiment is everything" Responsibilities and burdens of leadership "Fellow-citizens we cannot escape history" Words of wisdom for conflict resolution "Nothing through passion and ill temper" Determination in the darkest hours "The result is not doubtful. we shall not fail." Essential reading Selected quotes and speeches of Lincoln. A collection of best excerpts from Lincoln's speeches and writings, that helps business leaders apply his principles to their own work and life. It shows the role of the leader in organizations both small and large, and reaffirms one's faith in the principles Lincoln held so deeply.