Lincoln on Leadership for Today

Abraham Lincoln's Approach to Twenty-First-Century Issues

By: Donald T. Phillips

Narrated by: Donald T. Phillips

The author of the classic best seller Lincoln on Leadership answers the question: How would President Lincoln handle the pressing crises of our modern world?

Abraham Lincoln is recognized as one of history's finest leaders, a great president when the United States was under tremendous strain. But suppose he were alive today. How would Lincoln deal with today's high-pressure issues, from politics to business?

Based on a lifelong study of Lincoln's life, writings, and speeches, best-selling author Donald T. Phillips offers compelling ideas on how Lincoln would employ his exemplary leadership and executive style. How would Lincoln handle today's frayed race relations, terrorism at home and abroad, gun control, and the influence of special interest groups on Congress? What would have been Lincoln's reaction to the invasion of Iraq? How would he have handled the Great Recession? What would be his stance on science and climate change? How did Lincoln feel about government entitlement programs? Would he have them at all? How would he feel about the growing gap between the haves and the have-nots, a worker's right to strike, the minimum wage, and labor unions? Would Lincoln have a mobile phone and embrace the whirl of social media? Phillips hews very closely to Lincoln's extensive writings and records to offer a fascinating look at how we might solve some of our most challenging problems, Lincoln style.

©2017 Donald T. Phillips (P)2017 Recorded Books

overall a good book

i only didnt like the summary at end of right/left being bad/good. i think the propper path is always a mix of compassion and personal accountability. nothing fully right or fully left will survive as long as humans are involved. it requires balance and i think Lincoln would have agreed.

Incredible Leader, Liberal Author

I suspect earlier iterations of this book are much better. In its current form this book is a vehicle to support a liberal agenda with Lincoln’s action. I’m a moderate and disappointed with this book which read more like a subjective opinion editorial.

not what I thought it was

somewhat interesting. not what I thought it was. less about leadership and more about speculating Lincoln's views on today's politicized issues.

Excellent Read

As a new leader in a manufacturing company, I have been researching ways to develop a team that is disconnected. As I was researching for books, I found “Lincoln on Leadership for Today”.

This book is very informative with its history and

awsome

true inspirational leadership that will transcend to many generations to come I wish I've would of read it earlier

putting words in dead people's mouths...

....is now a grand part of rewriting history. This book was amusing/entertaining/and gave concrete evidence on how a non thinking generation is being mentally influenced by mixing fiction and nonfiction.

educational and entertaining

As a Canadian, I did not learn much of Abe through formal education. though I've known him to be one of the great leaders of the past. As a leader in my own organization, I constantly seek out wisdom on the subject. This book was randomly discovered. as the reviews looked good and the subject matter was something I was curious about I bought it.

To my surprise the story was enthralling and the lessons poignant. I found myself idolizing the fallen leader and I can see why so many others do as well.

I was surprised how liberal the past leader of the Republican party was. I think there is lessons in this book for any leader looking to build a families first organization.

must read

Lincoln has been one of my all time favorite presidents. this was a good read, and I even like how it tied to modern day presidents. however, the author did put his opinion in. it was still well written

Outstanding

It usually takes me about a month to get through an audio book because I only usually listen during my commute to work. However I was so taken by this book that I literally couldn't stop listening. So many practical applications about such a transformative figure that was divinely placed to lead this nation in such a delicate a time in history as the civil war.

One of the most captive bios I've "read" in ages.

Loved every word. Ideal for long walks. Regardless of your level of knowledge re. the Civil War, abolishion of slavery or Lincoln himself, his book pulls you right in and motivates you to be a better person. Long Live Abraham Lincoln, USA and cudos to the fantastic author, narrator. I'm buying the hardcover and will add it to my managent books.