Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times » (Reprint)

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.

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.

Introduction ..... 1

Part I: People ..... 11

Chapter 1: Get Out of the Office and Circulate Among the Troops ..... 13
Chapter 2: Build Strong Alliances ..... 27
Chapter 3: Persuade Rather than Coerce ..... 38

Part II: Character ..... 49

Chapter 4: Honesty and Integrity Are the Best Policies ..... 51
Chapter 5: Never Act Out of Vengeance or Spite ..... 58
Chapter 6: Have the Courage to Handle Unjust Criticism ..... 65
Chapter 7: Be a Master of Paradox ..... 76

Part III: Endeavor ..... 85

Chapter 8: Exercise a Strong Hand - Be Decisive ..... 87
Chapter 9: Lead by Being Led ..... 99
Chapter 10: Set Goals and Be Results-Oriented ..... 108
Chapter 11: Keep searching Until You Find Your "Grant" ..... 114
Chapter 12: Encourage Innovation ..... 137

Part IV: Communication ..... 143

Chapter 13: Master the Art of Public Speaking ..... 145
Chapter 14: Influence People Through Conversation and Storytelling ..... 155
Chapter 15: Preach a Vision and Continually Reaffirm It ..... 162

Epilogue ..... 170
Notes ..... 174
Bibliography ..... 182
Index ..... 185