Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times
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.
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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.
Introduction ..... 1 Part I: People ..... 11 Chapter 1: Get Out of the Office and Circulate Among the Troops ..... 13 Chapter 2: Build Strong Alliances ..... 27 Chapter 3: Persuade Rather than Coerce ..... 38 Part II: Character ..... 49 Chapter 4: Honesty and Integrity Are the Best Policies ..... 51 Chapter 5: Never Act Out of Vengeance or Spite ..... 58 Chapter 6: Have the Courage to Handle Unjust Criticism ..... 65 Chapter 7: Be a Master of Paradox ..... 76 Part III: Endeavor ..... 85 Chapter 8: Exercise a Strong Hand - Be Decisive ..... 87 Chapter 9: Lead by Being Led ..... 99 Chapter 10: Set Goals and Be Results-Oriented ..... 108 Chapter 11: Keep searching Until You Find Your "Grant" ..... 114 Chapter 12: Encourage Innovation ..... 137 Part IV: Communication ..... 143 Chapter 13: Master the Art of Public Speaking ..... 145 Chapter 14: Influence People Through Conversation and Storytelling ..... 155 Chapter 15: Preach a Vision and Continually Reaffirm It ..... 162 Epilogue ..... 170 Notes ..... 174 Bibliography ..... 182 Index ..... 185
