Abraham Lincoln
“All men and women should have equal opportunity to improve their lot” (Lincoln, 1999). Abraham Lincoln used intellectual stimulation because he had a different perspective of the Nation. He was a visionary and ethical leader who focused on his vision and changed America. He was not afraid to take risk despite his difficulties that he faced from slave owners. He used rational thinking and developed a way to renew his vision to the people. Abraham Lincoln was an extraordinary leader who had many gifts. His vision was to see all people created equal regardless of race. He valued his leadership principles since his early age. I’ll provide you with some information on why I think Abraham Lincoln is a visionary and ethical leader …show more content…
According to the Course 14 Core Lesson, Ethical Leadership, “A major responsibility of a leader is to make ethical decisions and behave in ethical ways”. He displayed ethical leadership because he made an ethical decision, by putting others first and thought about slavery as if he was enslaved. He successfully implemented critical thinking and abolished slavery in America based on natural law. He used reflective thinking because he had to consider people’s judgments and it was unfamiliar to the current situation in America. According to the Course 14 Core Lesson, Critical Thinking, “Reflective thinking is broad and informed problem-solving and deliberate decision-making” (p.15). Abolishing slavery was a broad and informed problem-solving decision for Abraham Lincoln. This decision would bring change and create new challenges in the United States of America. Being ethical is having a strong character that displays honesty and integrity. He had to do what was right and maintain integrity when applying the best policies for America. According to Phillips (1992), fairness is one of Abraham Lincoln’s myths. He knew he had to be fair so he could instill the same set of values in …show more content…
As a leader, I am required to live by the Air Force Core Values, which are Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. I embrace these core values on a daily basis while ensuring others do the same. I have experienced different situations that have helped me to reflect on my ethics to ensure I made the right decisions. For example, when people leave their homes, they think it is a no hat zone. I correct people when I see them and ask them if they know their hat is not on their heads. Some individuals make the corrections while others think their homes are no hat
“All men and women should have equal opportunity to improve their lot” (Lincoln, 1999). Abraham Lincoln used intellectual stimulation because he had a different perspective of the Nation. He was a visionary and ethical leader who focused on his vision and changed America. He was not afraid to take risk despite his difficulties that he faced from slave owners. He used rational thinking and developed a way to renew his vision to the people. Abraham Lincoln was an extraordinary leader who had many gifts. His vision was to see all people created equal regardless of race. He valued his leadership principles since his early age. I’ll provide you with some information on why I think Abraham Lincoln is a visionary and ethical leader …show more content…
According to the Course 14 Core Lesson, Ethical Leadership, “A major responsibility of a leader is to make ethical decisions and behave in ethical ways”. He displayed ethical leadership because he made an ethical decision, by putting others first and thought about slavery as if he was enslaved. He successfully implemented critical thinking and abolished slavery in America based on natural law. He used reflective thinking because he had to consider people’s judgments and it was unfamiliar to the current situation in America. According to the Course 14 Core Lesson, Critical Thinking, “Reflective thinking is broad and informed problem-solving and deliberate decision-making” (p.15). Abolishing slavery was a broad and informed problem-solving decision for Abraham Lincoln. This decision would bring change and create new challenges in the United States of America. Being ethical is having a strong character that displays honesty and integrity. He had to do what was right and maintain integrity when applying the best policies for America. According to Phillips (1992), fairness is one of Abraham Lincoln’s myths. He knew he had to be fair so he could instill the same set of values in …show more content…
As a leader, I am required to live by the Air Force Core Values, which are Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. I embrace these core values on a daily basis while ensuring others do the same. I have experienced different situations that have helped me to reflect on my ethics to ensure I made the right decisions. For example, when people leave their homes, they think it is a no hat zone. I correct people when I see them and ask them if they know their hat is not on their heads. Some individuals make the corrections while others think their homes are no hat