43 pages 1 hour read

Donald T. Phillips

Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992

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Donald T. Phillips' Lincoln on Leadership offers a compelling analysis of Abraham Lincoln's leadership principles, praised for its insightful, easy-to-understand application to modern management. Reviews commend its practical advice and historical anecdotes but note a lack of depth in political context and some repetitive themes. Overall, an engaging read for aspiring leaders.

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Who Should Read Lincoln on Leadership?

A reader interested in historical leadership, especially fans of Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals or John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, would enjoy Donald T. Phillips' Lincoln on Leadership. The book appeals to those seeking practical leadership lessons grounded in historical context.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Military / War
History: U.S.
Politics / Government
Period
American Civil War
Themes
Society: Politics & Government
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Relationships: Teams
Genre
Education
Biography
Self Help