1. Lincoln on Leadership By Donald T. Philips
Quinn Duffy

2. Background
Abraham Lincoln, B , D Occupations: Store Owner, Surveyor, Lawyer, Politician, Amazing Boxer.
Served as US President from , during the Civil War, a time of death and suffering across the whole nation.
Completely Transformed US Presidential Powers, Military Organization and Procedure, and reshaped the nation

3. Lincoln on Leadership 1 People 2 Character 3 Integrity
4 Decision Making
5 Persistence
6 Communication
7 Trust
Lincoln on Leadership
The qualities that made Lincoln the leader he was, and everything we can be, are very simple and involve a lot of trust.

4. People Encourage innovation, give people the tools and freedom
Trust that your people will do their job, do not micromanage
Get out of the office, “mix with the troops”
Build alliances, cooperate with other organizations
Persuade people rather than coerce them
Explain yourself, give strong advice, and criticism
General Mclellan, General Grant, Secretary of War Stanton

5. Character Humor Sarcasm Compassion Understanding Patience Honesty
Lincoln was a man of intricate personality, and very well could be the most well rounded person who served as president.

6. Integrity The Myth Vs. The Man Impact on Leadership How to utilize
When to avoid

7. I walk slowly, but I never walk backward
Decision Making
Be decisive
Be bold
Be confident in your choices

8. Persistence Set goals and be results oriented
Do not give up until you achieve what you want
Take charge of the situation to control it
Keep “searching for your Grant”

9. Communication The art of public speaking Correspondence
Be accessible, and available
If Lincoln were here today…
Gettysburg Address, Probably the most famous presidential speech

10. Trust
General Sherman, Bottom

11. What this means to you…
When you find yourself in a position for leadership, don’t let it pass by.
Exercise good judgement, trust your team, and keep your eye on the prize.
Who you are will define your leadership style.
Be true to yourself and to others.