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Lincoln on Leadership
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Lincoln on Leadership

Executive Strategies for Tough Times

Warner Books, 1993 更多详情


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Analytical
  • Background
  • Inspiring

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.

Take-Aways

  • Abraham Lincoln is consistently ranked as the greatest president and leader the United States has ever had.
  • Lincoln represented the best of the leadership qualities that had helped to form a nation.
  • He was compassionate and caring, yet when necessary, he could put his foot down firmly and be decisive beyond question.

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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