Donald T. Phillips
Lincoln on Leadership
Executive Strategies for Tough Times
Warner Books, 1993
Aperçu
If you could sit down and discuss leadership with anyone in history, who would you summon? How about Abraham Lincoln?
Recommendation
Donald T. Phillips has written a solid and engaging book. It has been hailed by critics and leaders in business, sports, and every other arena as a common sense masterpiece of historical and character analysis. The book is divided into key lessons, each representing an aspect of President Abraham Lincoln’s leadership style, as revealed through his words and actions. A beautifully written intimate history, the book shows Lincoln in action. The discussion reveals clearly how any leader can apply Lincoln’s timeless principles about communication, character, endeavor, and people. getAbstract recommends this book to anyone interested in leadership, Lincoln, or history.
Summary
About the Author
Donald T. Phillips has worked in the business world for many years, mostly in large corporations. He began researching this book in 1983 and has since become an independent Lincoln scholar.
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