Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States and the author of several seminal speeches and writings, including the Gettysburg Address. He died in 1865.

Essential Reading: Selected Quotes and Speeches of Lincoln (II)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (19)

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: A PROCLAMATION. Whereas, on the twenty-second day of September, ...

Book Excerpts October 23, 2023
Essential Reading: Selected Quotes and Speeches of Lincoln (I)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (18)

There can be no doubt that Lincoln was a great leader, and that his words will continue to ...

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Determination in the Darkest Hours (III)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (17)

A Battle is Lost, But the War Can Still be Won Wise counsels may accelerate it, or mistakes ...

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Determination in the Darkest Hours (II)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (16)

Where There is a Will, There is a Way And by the successful, and the unsuccessful, let it ...

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Determination in the Darkest Hours (I)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (15)

“The result is not doubtful. We shall not fail.” The weather in Washington D.C. on March 4, 1861 ...

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Words of Wisdom for Conflict Resolution (II)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (14)

Victory without Vengeance I shall do nothing in malice. What I deal with is too vast for malicious ...

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Words of Wisdom for Conflict Resolution (I)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (13)

“Nothing through passion and ill temper.” On April 19, 1861, Private Luther Ladd became the first casualty of ...

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Responsibilities and Burdens of Leadership (V)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (12)

Flexibility to Adapt to New Challenges The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. ...

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Responsibilities and Burdens of Leadership (IV)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (11)

Emotional Control Passion has helped us; but can do so no more. It will in future be our ...

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Responsibilities and Burdens of Leadership (III)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (10)

Leadership vs. Tyranny If a state, in one instance, and a county in another, should be equal in ...

Book Excerpts September 30, 2023
Responsibilities and Burdens of Leadership (II)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (9)

The Purpose of Power At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, ...

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Responsibilities and Burdens of Leadership (I)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (8)

“Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history.” One month before Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office, the Texas ...

Book Excerpts September 26, 2023
The Mastery and Art of Communication (IV)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (7)

Understanding the Opposing Mindset Let us understand this. I am not, just here, trying to prove that we ...

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The Mastery and Art of Communication (III)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (6)

Invoking the Earnest Emotions Behind the Words That is the issue that will continue in this country when ...

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The Mastery and Art of Communication (II)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (5)

Those Who Would Speak Must Bear Responsibilities Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusations ...

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The Mastery and Art of Communication (I)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (4)

“Public sentiment is everything.” Deep within the dark and dusty shelves of the Library of Congress lie two ...

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To Labor With Purpose and Succeed With Discipline (III)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (3)

Work and Labor (II) Property is the fruit of labor ... property is de-sirable ... is a positive ...

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To Labor With Purpose and Succeed With Discipline (II)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (2)

Cultivating a Successful Work Ethic and Mentality Important principles may and must be inflexible. —Lincoln's last public address; ...

Book Excerpts September 14, 2023
To Labor With Purpose and Succeed With Discipline (I)—Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln (1)

“Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today.” A man, nameless to the annals of history except ...

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