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Leadership wisdom from Abraham Lincoln's presidency.
If you're intrigued by history meshed with practical wisdom, "Lincoln on Leadership" is a compelling pick. It's not just for history buffs; business leaders or anyone facing leadership challenges can learn from Lincoln's approach to guiding a fractured nation. The book takes Lincoln's historical decisions and translates them into lessons that feel relevant and apply to modern contexts. You might find that Lincoln's strategies from the 1860s are surprisingly applicable to today's leadership scenarios.
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ISBN: 9780446394598
Authors:
Donald T. Phillips
Publisher: Business Plus
Date of Publication: 1993-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Management,
Leadership,
Self Help,
Personal Development,
American History,
Biography,
Presidents,
History,
Biography,
Politics,
American History,
Politics,
Business,
Leadership,
Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 7461 readers)
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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. 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.
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Leadership wisdom from Abraham Lincoln's presidency.
If you're intrigued by history meshed with practical wisdom, "Lincoln on Leadership" is a compelling pick. It's not just for history buffs; business leaders or anyone facing leadership challenges can learn from Lincoln's approach to guiding a fractured nation. The book takes Lincoln's historical decisions and translates them into lessons that feel relevant and apply to modern contexts. You might find that Lincoln's strategies from the 1860s are surprisingly applicable to today's leadership scenarios.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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