...Leadership Style Paper There are different leadership styles and each leader possesses different traits than the next leader. What type of leader does one look up to? This paper will discuss a person who I consider a leader. The paper will cover why he or she is a good leader, the leadership and management theories he or she uses. In this paper I will also compare my personal leadership style to that of the chosen person I consider as a good leader. In detail I will also discuss the traits that I could develop to better my leadership skills. I will also discuss the strengths I poses that would benefit the leader I have chosen. The historical figure I have chosen as a successful leader is Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was not only a president but also a great leader who many current leaders now, look up to. There are three leadership abilities that Abraham Lincoln possessed that stand out the most (Great American History, 2013). First, was his ability to acquire trust, loyalty, and respect from his followers. Second, was his ability to inspire his followers to continue to make sacrifices despite the hardships. Third was his effectiveness for appeal to his followers (Great American History, 2013). Abraham Lincoln was willing to listen to different points of view without taking them offensively. This allowed him to listen to opinions before making his final decision. By doing so, this gained trust, loyalty, and respect from his followers (Business and Legal Resources, 2014)...
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...have been great and effective leaders. One past political figure who was an excellent leader was Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and is best known for preserving the Union during the Civil War and emancipating slavery (Abraham Lincoln). He served the United States during a very critical point in history and helped to keep the county together. Abraham Lincoln’s leadership abilities are the topic of this paper. Leader Versus Manager Abraham Lincoln was a leader in many different ways. A leader has people who follow them, focuses on people, and often have a charismatic, transitional style (Leadership vs. Management). President Lincoln was a leader in many of these ways. He had many people who chose to follow him and vote for him as president. They also chose to be his supports through the Civil War and emancipation of slavery. He also was very focused on meeting the people’s needs and wants. This is often the sign of a good leader because they are working to help better things for their followers. Lincoln was always striving to achieve what was best for the country, which is why he was such a strong leader. President Lincoln was also a manager in many aspects as well. A manager has subordinates, focuses on work, and has an authoritative, transactional style (Leadership vs. Management). As the President of the United States, Lincoln had many people who worked underneath him to help him to lead the country such as the vice president...
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...Hunter Anderson Dr. Fairhurst Leadership Communication 4008 8 December 2015 Lincoln Essay The year is 1865 and the Civil War death toll has risen just over six-hundred-thousand men. The freedoms sought out by our nation’s founders, now jeopardized by the secession of eleven states from the Union. The fate of The United States of America now laid upon the broad shoulders of our nations sixteenth commander-in-chief, President Abraham Lincoln. In a term marked by the burden of complete social upheaval, Abraham Lincoln was our nation’s foremost leader. The lawyer from Illinois navigated the only internal war in American history by embodying the principals taught by Professor Grint, utilizing a model of distributed leadership to gather the right information and implement change, and then merging these resources with his natural oratory abilities to unite a nation ruptured by domestic indifferences. His commitment to preserving the Union vindicated democracy and initialized the substratum which would be built upon to become the republic we know today. In the modern-day society we inhabit, the development and subsequent implementation of technology in daily activities has allowed our leaders rapid access to consistently accurate data. This ease of access is a luxury I am certain President Lincoln would have utilized, as he was always probing for more information, a trait congruent with the teachings of Keith Grint, Professor of Public Leadership and Management at the Warwick Business...
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...Outline Name Coll-148: Outline June 3rd 2014 Professor Coll-148: Course Project Outline My Plan for achieving personal success in the footsteps of the agreed upon role model, Abraham Lincoln will provide me with the path needed to achieve personal success. I admire Abraham Lincoln, who was a successful leader as the 16th president of the United States of America. As I complete my academic courses at DeVry, the success skills and abilities that will enable me to achieve my dreams are based on the impact and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln, who after giving his life for freedom, reminds us to be well spoken and honest. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems (CIS); my focus is in Business Management (BM). I expected to complete my graduate program in 36 to 39 months. The combination of both field of study and expected graduation completion are going to allow me to become a graduate of DeVry and set me on the path to freedom. We have chosen President Lincoln as a group. His leadership skills are just as relevant today, as they were when he was alive. Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865 and he impact and legacy of leadership still motivates me today. President Lincoln is considered one of the nation's greatest presidents (States, 2014). Lincoln was a master communicator whose words artfully conveyed an unwavering commitment and vision for a free America (Miller, 2014). These freedoms have had the greatest impact, allowing us...
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...As our 16th president, most know him as just that. However, Abraham Lincoln is more than an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States. Although he is deceased, today he still remains as an amazing model of leadership. He demonstrated traits and characteristics that are essential for present day executives and business leaders. Throughout his presidential career, he showed his ability to control his emotions, he was selfless, and he showed his ability to communicate his goals and visions successfully. Being a leader is very difficult. Leadership under pressure can create fear and self-doubt in many successful leaders. This is why many leaders have the common characteristic of being very strong. It takes resilience, determination and composure to manage many of the challenges you face and feel being a leader. Leaders experience the best feelings of joy and success, but they also experience feelings of anger and frustration at failure. Lincoln demonstrates how leaders can navigate through tough emotions and put them to the side to not compromise his larger purpose or vision. He had the ability to control his...
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...in the footsteps of the agreed upon role model, Abraham Lincoln will provide me with the path needed to achieve personal success. I admire Abraham Lincoln, who was a successful leader as the 16th president of the United States of America. As I complete my academic courses at DeVry, the success skills and abilities that will enable me to achieve my dreams are based on the impact and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln, who after giving his life for freedom, reminds us to be well spoken and honest. You’re Field of Study: * Why you chose this field of study * Expected graduation completion I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems (CIS); my focus is in Business Management (BM). I expected to complete my graduate program in 36 to 39 months. The combination of both field of study and expected graduation completion are going to allow me to become a graduate of DeVry and set me on the path to freedom. Who is the leader: * Reasons why you chose the leader in your field * How has this leader influenced or put his/her mark within the industry (citations) We have chosen President Lincoln as a group. His leadership skills are just as relevant today, as they were when he was alive. Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865 and he impact and legacy of leadership still motivates me today. President Lincoln is considered one of the nation's greatest presidents (States, 2014). Lincoln was a master communicator whose words artfully conveyed...
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...Abraham Lincoln Servant Leadership Case Study and Collaborative Research #4 G. Diaz ADM 553 April 16, 2015 Introduction Abraham Lincoln is one of the most known and beloved presidents of our history. He was the 16th president of the United States and is known for achieving such feats as keeping the Union together and the emancipation of slavery. Having many followers as well as resistance during the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln showed fortitude and never gave up on his vision and goals. Hence, after fighting for many years, he was able to give freedom and support to those who were chained by weights of racism and prejudice. Therefore, aside from having a vision and many followers, what made Lincoln such a great leader? What type of leadership style did Abraham Lincoln mostly use and why was it so successful? To begin with, Lincoln seems to fit the bill of what a great leader is supposed to entail. He was very charismatic, intelligent, determined, self-confident, and showed integrity to his followers and goals. All of these traits as described by Northouse (2013) are characteristics that leaders should aim to develop if they want to be effective commandants. Although leadership does not have one exclusive definition, since we all have our own ideas of what it means to be a good leader, Northouse does provide standard definition for the term. Northouse (2013) defines leadership as “a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve...
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...George Washington is the first, and greatest president due to these reasons, he was an amazing and strategic leader, and he inspired the American people, he spoke with nothing but honesty, and he’s a better president than Abraham Lincoln. He truly is one of the greatest presidents, and he had nothing but great accomplishments in his presidential career. While Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln were also amazing presidents, George Washington is by far the greatest. One, he was a strong and strategic leader, he accomplished so much in his presidential career. And, the one thing that made him stand out than all of the other amazing presidents was his great leadership. When he was building this country, instead of fighting the other country’s...
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...Martinez History 1301 P30 December 10, 2013 Extra Credit Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln is said to be one of the greatest presidents of the United States of America. Of course, many may beg to differ. However, I chose Abraham Lincoln because of his loyal duty for what was right. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln was an ambitious man. He served as a state legislature as well as among the House of Representatives. In history Lincoln was faced with disunion and vowed to preserve it, hence; the civil war. Lincoln is known for the opposition he had for slavery and to prevent it from spreading outward to other states. He will forever be remembered for the creation of the Republican Party, as well as bringing together the Democratic Party and the beginning of a forceful national government. Abraham Lincoln in all was a great president. His leadership greatly benefited his accomplishments. His leadership is what made a great deal of impact on the political and moral individuality of the entire nation. It was Lincoln that established, and emphasized that within presidency you have a duty. Duties to defend, advocate, and maintain the Constitution. His greatest achievement was the Emancipation Proclamation which forever declared the freedom of slaves that were in the confederacy. It was the very spark into what would later become a great civil rights movement. Five years later Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. The first president to follow that all...
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...Abraham Lincoln: A political Genius [Name of the writer] [Name of the institution] Abraham Lincoln: A political Genius Introduction In 1846, Abraham Lincoln was elected to federal congress. He was a resolute opponent of President Polk, fought the war against Mexico, summoning the president to declare in what place would have happened to the alleged violation of borders. He demanded the extension of rights of the Union against those particular States, abolitionists argued fiercely, calling for the abolition of slavery in the District (1849). He campaigned vigorously for candidates Whigs, presented himself unsuccessfully in the Senate (1849), and refused the governorship of Oregon. He made a brilliant campaign in 1855 and was presented by the State as candidate for vice-presidency of the republic, but not chosen. In 1858, Abraham Lincoln was carried to the Senate election against Stephen A. Douglas won. The debate focused mainly on the admission of Kansas into the Union as slave state or not slavery. The campaign was of utmost importance because Lincoln forced his competitor to speak out against the Dred Scott decision, which alienated some Democrats and then dividing this party, decided his defeat in the presidential election. For the Senate election, Abraham Lincoln had the majority (4000 votes) vote of the electors of the first degree, but the distribution of electoral districts secured eight-vote majority in which Douglas was re-elected. In 1859, he continued the...
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...not Abraham Lincoln was great leader has he had clarity of vision. He was the 16th president of United States in 19th century. During his tenure, he did many things as a president. For example, he helped in the “Civil War”, delivered many important speeches and letters to try to unite the Union. However, he is highly remembered as the president who freed the slaves from slavery (Foner 70). There is argument whether Abraham Lincoln deserves the title “The Great Emancipator?” To many the question is very controversial especially among the historians as some support that he deserve the tittle and others dispute that he do not (Foner 82). In this regard, the focus of this essay is to discuss why Abraham Lincoln deserves the tittle “The Great Emancipator.” Abraham Lincoln view over the slavery was the same from that time of presidency until his death. According to him, he knew that blacks and whites are not equal but wanted every race to have freedom from slavery. Constitution did not allow him to abolish slavery despite being...
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...Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln were two leaders that were born in two different time periods and countries, but they were like in many ways. Julius Caesar was born on July 12, 100 B.C. In Rome. Abraham Lincoln was born Feburary 12, 1809 in Kentucky. Both of these men played a prodiginous rold in fighting for a change. Many looked up to these leaders, as well as many despised them and wanted their power. Although Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln seem different, they are actually similar in their leads in politics and military, the way that they died, and their strong leadership. Julius Caesar was Roman general and dictator, and one of the world's greatest military leaders. He expanded the Roman Republic, as well as layed the foundation for...
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...Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman: Compare and Contrast How are Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman alike? How are they different? Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky and grew up on the frontier. He became the sixteenth President of the United States. Harriet Tubman was born sometime in 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland. Tubman was born as a slave, eventually she ran away to freedom, and became an American icon before she died. Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman are famous historical figures who played important roles in American history. Abraham Lincoln’s and Harriet Tubman’s leadership style is similar in some ways. Both of them fought slavery with confidence. The story titled “Lincoln: A Photobiography,” stated that “He complained about the protection, but he accepted it” (Freedman 771). Lincoln could've chosen to revoke the law that freed the slaves, but he knew he made the right choice. The story titled “Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the...
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...many Americans think of Abraham Lincoln, they think first of all, as the president who freed the slaves. He is immortalized as the "Great Emancipator," and widely regarded as a champion of black freedom who supported social equality of the races, and who fought the American Civil War (1861-1865) to free the slaves. In actuality, Abraham Lincoln did not fight the Civil War to free the slaves. He fought it to save the Union. He did not agree with slavery and one of the good things that came out of the Union being saved was the abolishment of slavery. (Gienapp, 2002). (Jenness, 2007). Abraham Lincoln was a self made man that rose mythically from humble beginnings to national greatness. He began life as a farm boy. He did not come from a family who believed in education. Despite this, Abraham Lincoln read books and done whatever he could to educate himself. He was a man that believed in honesty and caring for other people. After learning many lessons in life and climbing the ladder of success, his fine qualities landed him as the United States of America’s 16th President. He was successful in doing many great things for people and his community and eventually the United States. (Gienapp, 2002). (Jenness, 2007). He was embarrassed of his family background. He came from a poor family that was farmers. His life as a farm boy was spent doing chores, such as hauling water and chopping wood, and helping in the fields. His mother died when Abraham Lincoln was 9. His father eventually...
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...It was exciting to look back into our history at someone who many revere as our greatest leader. Many people today, believe that Abraham Lincoln was and is the greatest President the United States has ever seen. Donald Phillips shares his agreement with this sentiment in his well written book, "Lincoln On Leadership." The book itself was thoroughly enjoyable. It was a very easy read and shared much of President Lincoln's leadership through the eyes and stories of others of that day. This book is a great history lesson of the period of the Civil War and Lincoln's legacy. Through numerous stories, Donald Phillips shares example after example of Lincoln's style of leadership. According to Phillips, "In order to comprehend modern leadership theory and be successful in the future, leaders must look to the past - to President Abraham Lincoln, for example - who routinely practiced nearly all of the 'revolutionary thinking' techniques that have been preached to American industry in the last ten to fifteen years. Lincoln can be looked to as the ideal model for desirable, effective leadership." We would agree for the most part with his assessment of Abraham Lincoln as a leader. This book highlights a number of wonderful leadership characteristics and skills. The one characteristic that seemed to come to the front the most was Lincoln's ability to be a "Servant Leader." Through Lincoln's own writings and words, plus the writings and words of many others it seems clear that he was...
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