Lincoln On Leadership

• Author : Donald Thomas Phillips
• Publisher : Donald T Phillips
• Release : 10 April 2021

• Author : BusinessNews Publishing
• Publisher : Primento
• Release : 14 October 2014

The must-read summary of Donald T. Phillips' book: "Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times". This complete summary of the ideas from Donald T. Phillips' book "Lincoln on Leadership" analyzes Abraham Lincoln's leadership style, his character, his communication techniques and how he moved the country forward. In his book, the author explains how Lincoln was a master of creating consensus and inspiring others. His preferred method was to suggest a course of action, generally through humorous stories with strong

• Author : Donald T. Phillips
• Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Release : 07 February 2017

“Phillips has a gift for making 19th-century history relevant for the 21st century . . . a marvelous way to think about our current policy woes.” —Douglas Brinkley, New York Times-bestselling author of American Moonshot How can President Lincoln’s wisdom be applied to the most pressing conflicts of modern-day America? With a fresh and perceptive reading of Lincoln’s own writings and speeches, bestselling author Donald T. Phillips reveals how America’s sixteenth president handled many of the same national dilemmas we

• Author : Abraham Lincoln
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release : 20 October 2011

What is it about Abraham Lincoln that, 146 years after his death, continues to inspire us? Was it his commitment to honesty and his unfailing integrity? Was it his courage to stand up against the injustices of his day? Was it his ability to lead the American people through the perils of war and unify the country through the conviction of his ideals? In Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln, the best, most thought-provoking, and inspiring excerpts from Lincoln’s speeches and

• Author : Jonathan W. White
• Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
• Release : 01 March 2015

Wisdom and stories from one of America's most unique legal minds Abraham Lincoln's success as a politician was rooted in experience in the courtroom. Despite a presidency plagued with moral and legal crises, this self-taught prairie lawyer deftly led the nation by relying on the core principles he honed in his early career: honestly, self-discipline, and a powerful sense of social responsibility. Aspiring and practicing lawyers alike often looked to Lincoln for guidance—and his hard-won wisdom is as relevant

• Author : Donald Phillips,James Loy
• Publisher : Naval Institute Press
• Release : 15 November 2013

How does the U.S. Coast Guard create, instill, and maintain leadership throughout a 40,000 member force spread across the United States? A former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and a best-selling author combine their knowledge of the subject to offer a formula for success. Donald T. Phillips, who has written eight books on leadership, asserts that the Coast Guard is a superlative example of an organization with effective leadership, loaded with leaders at all levels. From a guardsman

• Author : Kelli S. Welborn
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 10 April 2021

The historical and biographical material written about Abraham Lincoln can easily be counted as reaching well into the thousands. His leadership during one of America's pivotal historical periods has categorized him as one of the most influential leaders in this nation's history. His rise from humble beginnings to President has intrigued as well as perplexed historians and scholars as they have studied his style, his speaking ability, as well as written words and actions. Many have presumed to know his

• Author : Cynthia Jarboe
• Publisher : ABC-CLIO
• Release : 30 November 2019

Whether you are a new member on the board of a nonprofit or a veteran member looking for a quick reference to the fundamentals, this book models best board practices in a straightforward way. Comprehensive coverage of best practices for new and veteran board members Short chapters providing digestible information Tools to assist in duties such as board evaluation and strategic planning Technical topics presented in a simple format Real and practical vignettes to reinforce principles discussed

• Author : Donald T. Phillips
• Publisher : St. Martin's Press
• Release : 16 October 2007

It is often overlooked, but Bill Clinton assumed the presidency in one of the most difficult times in our nation's history. The country was in a deep recession, the end of the Cold War had created new threats to our national security, and our health care system was in shambles. The country has now come full circle. Leadership has been replaced with self-interest, cronyism, and fear. More than ever, Bill Clinton's candor and success in adversity warrant revisiting during this

• Author : Donald T. Phillips
• Publisher : St. Martin's Press
• Release : 01 April 2007

Vince Lombardi, whom many believe to be the greatest football coach in the history of the sport, is both a household name and an icon. He is not only renowned in the sports world, but also in business and industry for his exceptional leadership skills. In Run to Win, acclaimed author Don Phillips examines Lombardi's famous coaching style by painting a picture of a fascinating individual, a man whose ingenious leadership helped lead his teams to nine playoff victories in

• Author : Cindy H.. Bowman
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 10 April 2021

Abraham Lincoln faced extraordinary obstacles during his Presidency. Over the course of time, researchers attempted to gain a better understanding of Lincoln's leadership abilities by evaluating the leadership characteristics he exhibited as the President. The historical narrative research study attempted to find a relationship between Lincoln's leadership characteristics with the leadership style called transformational. The current theory evaluated the relationships of leaders with their followers in order to determine the characteristics of an effective leader. The transformational leadership theory developed

• Author : Charles M. Hubbard
• Publisher : SIU Press
• Release : 02 November 2015

From his early years as a small-town lawyer through his rise to the presidency, Abraham Lincoln respected the rule of law. Secession and the Civil War, however, led him to expand presidential power in ways that, over time, transformed American society. In this incisive essay collection, recognized scholars from a variety of academic disciplines—including history, political science, legal studies, and journalism—explore Lincoln’s actions as president and identify within his decision-making process his commitment to law and the

• Author : Donald Thomas Phillips,James M. Loy
• Publisher : Naval Institute Press
• Release : 10 April 2021

The Architecture of Leadership is a simple but effective toolkit for leaders, whose main theme is "preparation = performance." Using the elements of architecture, they begin with a foundation of character and values, move to a floor representing a drive to achieve combined with the capacity to care, and continue with the framework of innate traits and acquired skills to the ceiling and roof of opportunity and performance, respectively. Supporting it all are the pillars of honesty, integrity, courage, respect, commitment,

• Author : Donald Thomas Phillips
• Publisher : Warner Books (NY)
• Release : 02 July 2014

Guide to how the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., can be used to effect positive, long-lasting change in any organization.

• Author : Doris Kearns Goodwin
• Publisher : Simon & Schuster
• Release : 01 October 2019

The New York Times bestselling book about the early development, growth, and exercise of leadership from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin “should help us raise our expectations of our national leaders, our country, and ourselves” (The Washington Post). “After five decades of magisterial output, Doris Kearns Goodwin leads the league of presidential historians” (USA TODAY). In her “inspiring” (The Christian Science Monitor) Leadership, Doris Kearns Goodwin draws upon the four presidents she has studied most closely—Abraham Lincoln, Theodore