Lincoln’s Leadership
Leadership is portrayed through many ways. Whether it is seen at home, school, or community, it is likely done for the same purpose: displaying yourself as a role model. Many presidents have shown a good representation of the United States of America. There is Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama who have demonstrated great leadership. Lincoln has shown leadership since a young child. Beyond all, Abraham Lincoln has made it evident that he is notable by demonstrating vision, results-orientation, integrity, and courage.
First and foremost, Lincoln showed integrity during his four-year term. He said it himself through his memorable Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. He solemnly dedicated …show more content…
Not only were soldiers recognized, but the Americans as well. The message for the Americans was to accept the costs of the Civil War. This shows integrity as well, because he is encouraging the other half of the Americans- those who were opposed to Lincoln’s beliefs, that America needs to move forward and become the “superpower”. Doing this, he achieves the American trust because he does not blame the other side of the states who are not opposed to slavery.
Moreover, Lincoln showed results orientation. He has done this since he was a kid. When he cared for his step-mother or when he kept going to school even though he lived far away. In the book, Lincoln on Leadership, he showed lots of futuristic thoughts during his presidency. This shows results orientation because he likely has a future mindset of America. With an organized mindset, this is a president who is to have the recognition that he …show more content…
During the Civil War, Lincoln and America were going through a crisis. There was lots of chaos regarding slavery and geography. After General Robert E. Lee’s army surrendered, Lincoln called for a speech that will determine America’s future. The speech served for the purpose of reconstructing America again- there was much reconstruction needed in the south. In his speech, he said “I presented a plan of reconstruction (as the phrase goes) which, I promised, if adopted by any State, should be acceptable to, and sustained by, the Executive government” (P. 3). Having a reconstruction plan before the war ended, shows the vision he had for his
Leadership is portrayed through many ways. Whether it is seen at home, school, or community, it is likely done for the same purpose: displaying yourself as a role model. Many presidents have shown a good representation of the United States of America. There is Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama who have demonstrated great leadership. Lincoln has shown leadership since a young child. Beyond all, Abraham Lincoln has made it evident that he is notable by demonstrating vision, results-orientation, integrity, and courage.
First and foremost, Lincoln showed integrity during his four-year term. He said it himself through his memorable Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. He solemnly dedicated …show more content…
Not only were soldiers recognized, but the Americans as well. The message for the Americans was to accept the costs of the Civil War. This shows integrity as well, because he is encouraging the other half of the Americans- those who were opposed to Lincoln’s beliefs, that America needs to move forward and become the “superpower”. Doing this, he achieves the American trust because he does not blame the other side of the states who are not opposed to slavery.
Moreover, Lincoln showed results orientation. He has done this since he was a kid. When he cared for his step-mother or when he kept going to school even though he lived far away. In the book, Lincoln on Leadership, he showed lots of futuristic thoughts during his presidency. This shows results orientation because he likely has a future mindset of America. With an organized mindset, this is a president who is to have the recognition that he …show more content…
During the Civil War, Lincoln and America were going through a crisis. There was lots of chaos regarding slavery and geography. After General Robert E. Lee’s army surrendered, Lincoln called for a speech that will determine America’s future. The speech served for the purpose of reconstructing America again- there was much reconstruction needed in the south. In his speech, he said “I presented a plan of reconstruction (as the phrase goes) which, I promised, if adopted by any State, should be acceptable to, and sustained by, the Executive government” (P. 3). Having a reconstruction plan before the war ended, shows the vision he had for his