Leadership

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Leadership

Introduction

Leadership as a term coins different concepts in only one word. It not only defines the personality trait of a person but it also defines the need and role of different approaches to get the things done in an effective manner by leading a group of people. An effective leadership mechanism involves set of competencies to influence and drive the actions of people especially when working in a group or as a team leader. Leadership enables to lead team while maintaining their enthusiasm and motivation continuously for the accomplishment of goals and objectives.

Who

“Lincoln on leadership” a book by Donald T Phillips attempts to reveal those factors that helped Abraham Lincoln in developing and shaping qualities that are core of leadership. With his experience Lincoln had developed skills that are useful in complex and tough situations. After his assassination people took long time to realize his ability to lead and guide his people in tough and complex situations.

Why

In this paper I will be considering Abraham Lincoln for his leadership qualities and styles. Lincoln is consider as one to the most influential and powerful leader in the American history. The purpose I choose his personality for this paper is his role model as a leader.

What

Every aspect of Lincoln's management style is defined by taking instances from his leadership during the war. Lincoln on leadership mentions the concept of endeavor by highlighting goals, attempt and creativity. According to Lincoln one must continue to learn. Learning enables an individual to develop the quest of searching new ways to do different things and tasks which ultimately leads an individual towards the pathways of innovativeness and creativity (Christiansen, 2010).

When & Where

Lincoln believed in the modern phenomenon of management by walk and promotes the idea of getting out of the office. According to Lincoln in order to manage your people it is imperative to know them. Lincoln had incredible skills of leading people that allowed him to keep the entire nation united during the Civil War.

How

One aspect of this book that can be of great significance for the managers is that the book discusses various qualities that a leader should possess. The most vital trait that one can learn from Lincoln's life is how to handle criticism. When an individual takes the responsibility of leading and guiding others he is susceptible to get critics of people. Lincoln was the leader of ...