Lincoln on Leadership Executive Strategies for Tough Times

by Phillips, Donald T.

• ISBN13: 9780446394598
• ISBN10: 0446394599
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-02-01
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Summary

Executive strategies for tough times You think you have it rough? Only ten days before Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office in 1861,the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union taking all Federal agencies, forts, and arsenals within their territory. To make matters worse, Lincoln, who was elected by a minority of the popular vote, was viewed by his own advisors as nothing more than a gawky, second-rate country lawyer with no leadership experience. What Lincoln did to become our most honored and revered president is history, how he can help you to run your organization is not. 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.

Author Biography

Donald T. Phillips is the bestselling author of eighteen books, including Lincoln on Leadership and On the Wing of Speed. He has also collaborated on books with Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K of Duke University), Phil Mickelson, and Cal Ripken, Jr.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Introduction	1	(10)
PART I / PEOPLE	11	(38)
Get Out of the Office and Circulate Among the Troops	13	(14)
Build Strong Alliances	27	(11)
Persuade Rather Than-Coerce	38	(11)
PART II / CHARACTER	49	(36)
Honesty and Integrity Are the Best Policies	51	(7)
Never Act Out of Vengeance or Spite	58	(7)
Have the Courage to Handle Unjust Criticism	65	(11)
Be a Master of Paradox	76	(9)
PART III / ENDEAVOR	85	(58)
Exercise a Strong Hand---Be Decisive	87	(12)
Lead by Being Led	99	(9)
Set Goals and Be Results-Oriented	108	(6)
Keep Searching Until You Find You ``Grant''	114	(23)
Encourage Innovation	137	(6)
PART IV / COMMUNICATION	143	(27)
Master the Art of Public Speaking	145	(10)
Influence People Through Conversation and Storytelling	155	(7)
Preach a Vision and Continually Reaffirm It	162	(8)
Epilogue	170	(4)
Notes	174	(8)
Bibliography	182	(3)
Index	185