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Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times

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Leadership During ALL Times
Great viewpoint on focusing on people
Lessons on Leadership
Excellent and well-worth reading.
History can be the best teacher.

Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times
Donald T. Phillips
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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Leadership During ALL Times.......2007-04-28

Donald T. Phillips used our sixteenth president's wisdom under fire to provide an excellent primer for leadership focused on tough times, but it is as important during good times. When sales are at record levels, employees are happily working long hours, and new prospects are pounding on the doors because of customers' recommendations, is when one needs to be preparing for potential tough times.

Few will go through the meat-grinder which faced President Lincoln, but able leadership during good times will give an organization a firm footing for the mishaps and misfortunes which will affect us all at some point. Focusing on the 'Endeavor' section of the book, Phillips illustrates examples of Lincoln's will, ability, and lack of hesitation in making tough, necessary decisions. Losing a war, being sniped at by those who should be supporters, and struggling with difficult family matters can be paralyzing, but ignoring a personnel issue so as to not rock the boat during a smooth voyage can also be destructive. Phillips points out how "Lincoln often accepted the aggravation and exasperation caused by subordinates if they did their jobs competently", but he also shows how Lincoln could be decisive and tough when his hand was forced. This includes disciplining and firing upper level staff such as cabinet secretaries and commanding generals.

Any review of Lincoln's life would be incomplete without mentioning his use of humor and a unique storytelling ability to make his point. Phillips recounts Lincoln's reason for doing so, which includes these lines: "I often avoid a long and useless discussion by others or a laborious explanation on my own part by a short story that illustrates my point of view." "No, I am not simply a story-teller, but story-telling as an emollient saves me much friction and distress." Oh, if only more of our business and government leaders would use short stories, saving us all some "friction and distress".

The chapter titled "Persuade Rather Than Coerce" explains that Lincoln was smart enough to know that he couldn't do it all by himself, but needed capable leaders who were authorized to make decisions and act on them. His largest problem with military leadership was a gauntlet of generals who were not willing to assume that responsibility. Understanding that influence is a more effective tool of leadership than coercion or orders, he "...preferred to let his generals make their own decisions and hoped that, through his suggestions, they would do the right thing."

That chapter begins with a quote from the first Lincoln Douglas debate: With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it, nothing can succeed. Consequently he who molds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes or pronounces decisions. Looking back at the presidents of my lifetime, it is easy to see which have taken this advice to heart, and have shown success because of it. Likewise, those who have ignored it, and a recent president comes to mind, have had their leadership suffer.

Paraphrasing John C. Maxwell, there is no such thing as `leadership during tough times'; there is only `leadership'. Those fond of history and anyone interested in leadership should read this book.

Great viewpoint on focusing on people.......2007-04-23

This book is one of the best management/leadership books I have ever read. It was giving to me by one of my business school professors who I respect and admire greatly. The book will not disappoint you if you decide to buy it. Worth the time and money!

Lessons on Leadership.......2007-03-31

This is a great book for individuals entering the business world to read how leadership and ethics can and should lead to excellent decision-making skills.

Excellent and well-worth reading........2007-03-31

This book is well written and will appeal to a very wide range of readers, including but not limited to Lincoln scholars and those interested in leadership. Readers who are interested in history, business, politics and those who just like well-written prose should enjoy this book. As the title states, this book is about Lincoln's leadership style. He is portrayed as a paradigm of an effective leader. The book covers topics such as: his interactions with people, his character, his decisiveness, and his immense skills as a communicator. Each chapter covers a different facet of leadership and how Lincoln typified this feature. At the end of each chapter there is brief discussion of how this applies to current day business and politics. There is also a brief summary list of Lincoln's principles discussed in that chapter. The book itself is brief and you can learn a lot from the way that Lincoln interacted with and led people during the most trying time in America's history.

While the focus of the book is on Lincoln's leadership, I learned quite a bit about the man and the challenges that he faced and how he shaped the subsequent government of the US. This was done in a very interesting manner, which was devoid of the dense details of a history book. I got more from this brief book than from some much more detailed books on the Civil War. The book is replete with Lincoln anecdotes, jokes and parables, all of which enrich the text and get the points across in much the same way Lincoln initially used them to get his points across. The best accolade that I can give this book as that it is making me read more about Lincoln and about leadership.

History can be the best teacher........2007-03-19

Lincoln on Leadership by Donald T. Phillips was an easy to read book. Teaching basics of leadership through 4 parts of the book; People, Character, Endeavor, and Communications. Then each part is broken into chapters with a trait of the 4 previous mentioned parts like: Get out of the office and circulate among the troops, build strong alliances, Honesty and Integrity are the best policy, lead by being led and master the art of public speaking to name some. All of these lessons are taught with President Lincoln as the vehicle and shows how he applied the lessons during the Civil War as President. Each chapter is summed up with a nice list of key points. A well organized book, with a message for everyone. Abraham Lincoln is an icon of American history and a great teacher and example of leadership to people today. All the lessons can be applied at work, home, family, or in our personal life. This is a great book for new leaders and even the experienced can use it as a reminder and reference. It will always have a place on my bookshelf. I encourage everyone to read it.

Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times. (Off the Shelf).(Book Review) (book review): An article from: Armed Forces Comptroller

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Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times. (Off the Shelf).(Book Review) (book review): An article from: Armed Forces Comptroller
Shirley A. Stephens
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Title: Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times. (Off the Shelf).(Book Review) (book review)
Author: Shirley A. Stephens
Publication: Armed Forces Comptroller (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Military Comptrollers
Volume: 48 Issue: 1 Page: 29(2)

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Lincoln on Leadership

Manufacturer: Recorded Books INc
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Executive Strategies for Tough Times. In this remarkable book - hailed by CEOs, politicians, coaches and college presidents alike - Donald T. Phillips examines Lincoln's effective leadership style. As he explores the President's diverse management skills, he demonstrates how youc an succeed with them in today's complex world. With this compelling portrait, Donald T. Phillips reveals Lincoln as one of the world's most outstanding leaders. Nelson Runger's thought-provoking narration will motivate you to influence others in the same quiet way.

Lincoln on Leadership Executive Strategies for Tough Times (inscribed)

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Lincoln on Leadership Executive Strategies for Tough Times (inscribed)
Donald T. Phillips
Manufacturer: Time Warner
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Lincoln on Leadership:executive Strategies for Tough Times.(audio Cd)unabridged

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Lincoln on Leadership:executive Strategies for Tough Times.(audio Cd)unabridged
DONALD T. PHILLIPS
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Lincoln On Leadership Executive Strategies For Tough Times
Donald T. Phillips
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Lincoln on Leadership (Unabridged (EXECUTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TOUGH TIMES, AUDIO CD)

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Lincoln on Leadership (Unabridged (EXECUTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TOUGH TIMES, AUDIO CD)
DONALD T. PHILLIPS
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