TY  - BOOK
AU  - Phillips,Donald T.
TI  - Lincoln on leadership: executive strategies for tough times 
SN  - 0446516465
AV  - E 457.2 .P54 1992 
PY  - 1992///
CY  - New York
PB  - Warner Books
KW  - Lincoln, Abraham,
KW  - Political leadership
KW  - United States
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-184) and index; 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
N2  - 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
ER  -