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

By: Material type: TextTextEdition: First paperback editionDescription: xvi, 188 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0446394599
  • 9780446394598
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 973.7092
LOC classification:
  • E457.2 .P54 1993
Contents:
Preface -- Introduction -- pt. 1. People -- 1. Get out of the office and circulate among the troops -- 2. Build strong alliances -- 3. Persuade rather than coerce -- pt. 2. Character -- 4. Honest and integrity are the best policies -- 5. Never act out of vengeance or spite -- 6. Have the courage to handle unjust criticism -- 7. Be a master of paradox -- pt. 3. Endeavor -- 8. Exercise a strong hand -- be decisive -- 9. Lead by being led -- 10. Set goals and be results-oriented -- 11. Keep searching until you find your "Grant" -- 12. Encourage innovation -- pt. 4. Communication -- 13. Master the art of public speaking -- 14. Influence people through conversation and storytelling -- 15. Preach a vision and continually reaffirm it -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary: By examining Lincoln's effective leadership style and exploring the President's diverse management skills, the author demonstrates how you can succeed with them in today's complex world
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Books Books SAIACS General Stacks Non-fiction 658.4092 P554L (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 056931

Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-184) and index

Preface -- Introduction -- pt. 1. People -- 1. Get out of the office and circulate among the troops -- 2. Build strong alliances -- 3. Persuade rather than coerce -- pt. 2. Character -- 4. Honest and integrity are the best policies -- 5. Never act out of vengeance or spite -- 6. Have the courage to handle unjust criticism -- 7. Be a master of paradox -- pt. 3. Endeavor -- 8. Exercise a strong hand -- be decisive -- 9. Lead by being led -- 10. Set goals and be results-oriented -- 11. Keep searching until you find your "Grant" -- 12. Encourage innovation -- pt. 4. Communication -- 13. Master the art of public speaking -- 14. Influence people through conversation and storytelling -- 15. Preach a vision and continually reaffirm it -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

By examining Lincoln's effective leadership style and exploring the President's diverse management skills, the author demonstrates how you can succeed with them in today's complex world

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