The Legacy Of Lincoln 's Leadership

     I agree with the idea that the North had won the Civil War before it began to the extent of Lincoln’s conservative political stands. Trying to receive the favor of the South while winning in the North would require Lincoln to take neutral stands in heated political issues like slavery. It wasn’t really wan by the North until he broke away from these stands to enact the Emancipation Proclamation and turn the tides of war in favor of the North. “This Lincoln always publicly condemned the abolitionists who fought slavery by extra constitutional means – and condemned also the mobs who deprived them of their right of free speech and free press.” (Holfstadter, Lincoln and the Self-Made

2.North’s success in outlasting the south is credited to its superior leadership. “As a wartime president, Lincoln was unquestionably superior to confederate President Davis, a master politician, Lincoln was able through a combination of tact and forcefulness to hold together the bitterly antagonistic factions of the Republican party. But perhaps Lincoln’s greatest successes came in his role as commander in chief of the armed forces.” (Source-1) Lincoln inspired the North. Davis the confederate President constantly fought with his

Across time, political leaders have often been remembered for their greatness by how they faced challenges than with what particular skills or abilities they had during their time in office. This statement is known to be true as political leaders are often expected to solve certain issues or challenges when in office and if their contributions benefit the state or country. Additionally, history books, records, and scholarly journals will take note of a leader’s response to challenges, how they are handled, and if the issue is solved more than whether they adequately used certain skills and abilities to solve the problem. In short, challenges, when faced, allow the political leaders to be remembered more so than their talents.

On February 12th 1809 in a small log cabin in Hardin County Kentucky, arguably the nation’s greatest leader was born. Coming from a very poor family, Lincoln took his education into his own hands; a task that requires a level of self-determination and persistence many people cannot claim to have. Because of his family’s low income, Lincoln borrowed books and regularly practiced reading from his bible. This means that from a young age, Lincoln had a good sense of the moral lessons to be learned from god’s word. As he got older, around the age of 22, Lincoln left home for the village of New Salem in Illinois. There, Lincoln kept working hard to educate himself in a variety of subjects that would later help him succeed in a few different professional endeavors. Some of Lincoln’s early work included employment as a clerk at two general stores, using his self-taught knowledge of surveying to bring in money on the side, and even working as the postmaster for his area. During a brief skirmish between a small group of the Sauk, Meskwaki and Kickapoo Native American tribes lead by Black Hawk, Lincoln even got a taste of military life as he joined the militia that was sent to fight in the Black Hawk War.

Was born on February 12,1809 in the Hodgenville Kentucky. He was killed by John Wilkes booth on April 15,1865,Good Friday, at the age of 56. Abe had 2 siblings ,1 sister and 1 brother, and had 4 kids with his wife Mary Todd Lincoln. He served as a president for 2 years and faced reelection in 1864. Although he only had 3 months of military service he led the United States through the civil war. His sister Sarah died at the age of 20 and his brother didn’t live for more than 3 days. Not only was Abe a president and a war hero but he also was a lawyer. He was the 16th president and he was a republican.

My report is about President Lincoln. In my report we will talk about his family, schooling, and what he did before he decided to run for President. President Lincoln also known as Honest Abe!

President Lincoln lived a difficult childhood face with many obstacles, but would end up becoming one of the most influential president’s the United States would ever have. His death came all too soon, but his legacy will life on forever.

Throughout the history of mankind, there have been many influential leaders who have helped to change the course of history for the better. Many of these leaders have faced incredible challenges and overcome them despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds. On top of the challenges faced, some leaders have had to overcome physical and mental disabilities. These disabilities, while seemingly detrimental to a leader, have not always been a hindrance and have even at times been a significant factor in their success. One of the most notable of these leaders is United States President Abraham Lincoln. During Lincoln’s life he suffered with episodes of severe depression which continued into his presidency, a presidency that was plagued with perhaps the greatest challenge in the history of our country, the Civil War. This battle with depression, while challenging, also gave Lincoln wisdom in decision making and was one of the contributing factors to the success of Lincoln’s presidency.

Many argue that there was no other president that took office in more difficult times that Abraham Lincoln did. The day he was elected president a large part of the South had decided to secede as soon as they found out he has become president. To top it off, he lacked support from the North as well. Making his presidency difficult since the beginning.

None of those things stopped Lincoln from doing what needed to be done. He was a strong leader and made the tough calls when the needed to be made. I think that Lincoln being about to stand strong when so many things were not in his favor displays his

Two names universally used in transformational works are those of the canonical figures of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Both these organizer had the knowledge, bravery, temperance, and the vision to guide their supporters. These two organizers shifted an entire culture through using the transformational headship method and innovative management criteria to effectively alter and motivate change throughout the world. Abraham Lincoln, a noble leader; an organizer who led the United States through its bloodiest battle and its utmost just, lawful, and political crisis. He served as the sixteenth commander of the United States from March 04, 1861 until his homicide in April 15, 1865.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th, 1809 in a log cabin in Kentucky. He was raised by poor parents and received less than a year of formal education. He was mainly self-educated by reading a lot of books on his own. Lincoln was known for being an opponent of slavery. He was the 16th president of the United States and served from March 1861 until he was assassinated in April of 1865. His main accomplishments include leading the United States through the Civil War and abolishing slavery.

In 1828 Abe was 19. He poled a flatboat down a river he saw African Americans being sold. Abe didn’t like it at all. Abe settled at New Salem Illinois. He was hired to run a general store. Abe was so honest if he accidentally over charged someone very little money he would run miles to give it back. One time the store owner set up a wrestling match. Against the leader of rowdy gang, jack Armstrong. Abe agreed to wrestle were not sure if he won or not a lot of people had different opinions. Jack and Abe became close friends for years when Jack so his strength. Abraham Lincoln worked to earn money by doing farm work. When some people saw him reading while working they thought he was lazy but he just loved books. When Abe got older he studied law without a teacher. Abraham Lincoln became a lawyer. He was interested in politics. So people said that he should run for public office he ran for Senate, Congress then the most important one of all, President. Abraham Lincoln the 16th president. Abraham Lincoln had to do a lot while he was president he had to help with the civil war during the civil war he gave a speech called the Gettysburg Address. After the rebels won the war Abraham Lincoln had to help make the 13 colonies unite with the United States. The time period was called reconstruction.

As the 16th President of America, Abraham Lincoln made many achievements in restructuring our country. Elected in 1861, Lincoln struggled to keep our nation whole, as state after state seceded from the union. Starting with South Carolina and ending with Tennessee, eleven states separated mainly because of their social and political disagreements regarding slavery. While Lincoln made clear efforts to strengthen the union as a whole during his presidency, some may argue that in doing so, he divided the nation, as well.

Lincoln had many strategies when it came to his leadership, and from the book, “Lincoln on Leadership,” his ideas and techniques are showcased in detail. From the many strategies that Lincoln had employed, I had identified three techniques from three different chapters in Lincoln on Leadership for analysis. The first strategy that I will discuss is from chapter two; “Showing your compassionate and caring nature will aid you in forging successful relationships.” The second strategy is from chapter three, and it is as follows; “A good leader avoids issuing orders, preferring to request, imply, or make suggestions.” Lastly, the third and final strategy that I will discuss if from Chapter six; “Do the very best you know how – the very best you can – and keep doing so until the end.” I chose these specific strategies in accordance to their applicability to my leadership style, as I find myself identifying with these rather comfortably. I will begin to explain this through the first strategy regarding compassion and a caring nature.