Lincoln on Leadership

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Concerning People:

    Explain yourself in writing and offer advice on how to solve problems.

    It is important that the people know you come among them without fear.

    Take public opinion baths.

    If your subordinates can stand it, so can you. Set a good example.

    You must seek and require access to reliable and uptodate information.

Concerning the Building of Strong Alliances:

    Wage only one war at a time.

    Etiquette and personal dignity are sometimes wisely set aside.

    Remember, human action can be modified to some extent, but human nature cannot be changed.

    Showing your compassionate and caring nature will aid you in forging successful relationships.

Never Act out of Vengeance or Spite:

    No purpose is served by punishing merely for punishment's sake.

    Always keep in mind, that once a subordinate is destroyed he ceases to contribute to the organization.

    Your organization will take on the personality of its top leader.

    You should be very unwilling for young people to be ruined for slight causes.

    Have malice toward none and charity toward all.

Concerning Unjust Criticism:

    Remember the truth is generally the best vindication against slander.

Miscellaneous:

    When you make it to the top, turn and reach down for the person behind you.

    You must be consistently fair and decent, in both the business and the personal side of life.

    Try ballots first; when ballots don't work, use bullets!

    Remember that compromise does not mean cowardice.

    Your war will not be one by strategy alone, but more by hard, desperate fighting.

The art of public speaking:

    A good laugh is good for both the mental and physical digestion.

    Loyalty is more often won through private conversation than in any other way.

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