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Lincoln on leadership : executive strategies for tough times / Donald T. Phillips.

Phillips, Donald T. (Donald Thomas), 1952- (Author). Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State University. Libraries) (Added Author).

Summary:

A guide to business leadership based on the strategies of Abraham Lincoln focuses on the President's most difficult decisions during the Civil War, offering lessons based on his experiences for today's businessperson.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0446516465
  • ISBN: 9780446516464
  • ISBN: 0446394599
  • ISBN: 9780446394598
  • ISBN: 0446578053
  • ISBN: 9780446578059
  • Physical Description: xvi, 188 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Warner Books, ©1992.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-184) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Part I. People -- Get out of the office and circulate among the troops -- Build strong alliances -- Persuade rather than coerce -- Part II. Character -- Honesty and integrity are the best policies -- Never act out of vengeance or spite -- Have the courage to handle unjust criticism -- Be a master of paradox -- Part III. Endeavor -- Exercise a strong hand--be decisive -- Lead by being led -- Set goals and be results-oriented -- Keep searching until you find your "grant" -- Encourage innovation -- Part IV. Communication -- Master the art of public speaking -- Influence people through conversation and storytelling -- Preach a vision and continually reaffirm it -- Epilogue.

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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 > Political and social views.
Political leadership > United States.
Leadership.
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Leadership
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Political leadership > United States.
Leadership.
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Political leadership
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Politische Führung
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Rocklin 303.34 P558l 1992 (Text) 3WJU00081280 Stacks--Upper Level Available -