The definition of a good leader doesn’t always have a one-size-first-all definition, but the one thing that is constant is what the individual will leave behind, their legacy. Webster defines a leader as “someone or something that leads.” (Leader, 2015) President Lincoln is regarded as one of America’s greatest military and presidential leaders. His expression of democracy and insistence that the Union was worth saving symbolized the ideals of self-government that all nations strive to achieve. With a unique appeal to his fellow countryman, his charm was the product of his extraordinary life story. Rising from humble origins, his distinctive humanity and caring personality allowed him to take on the role of a savior and emancipator of the
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His response to others while he was angry was to avoid losing his ground with a person by frequently writing letters calling them “hot letters.” Allowing him time to cool down and become once again focused on the task ahead without placing his emotions into the matter or anger towards that person.
Just like President Lincoln I developed my self-awareness at an early age, but I never fully my master myself until I became an adult. My understanding and appreciating for individuals began with my mother who was a struggling single parent. It continued into my professional career just like Lincoln. Seeing what’s in a Soldier and what he could bring to an organization and team. It has not stopped, I find myself just like him, asking others what they see in my …show more content…
With his knowledge of self-understanding and good stress management skills, he was able to cultivate a direction that was forward thinking, continuously refining as the war and perceptions changed. It allowed him to problem solve and quickly come up with solutions when naysayers would challenge his leadership abilities and countless losses on the battlefield. He used his critical thinking skills to combine intent of the Founding Fathers within the political and social upheaval of his day, bringing many people on his side, including Union
His response to others while he was angry was to avoid losing his ground with a person by frequently writing letters calling them “hot letters.” Allowing him time to cool down and become once again focused on the task ahead without placing his emotions into the matter or anger towards that person.
Just like President Lincoln I developed my self-awareness at an early age, but I never fully my master myself until I became an adult. My understanding and appreciating for individuals began with my mother who was a struggling single parent. It continued into my professional career just like Lincoln. Seeing what’s in a Soldier and what he could bring to an organization and team. It has not stopped, I find myself just like him, asking others what they see in my …show more content…
With his knowledge of self-understanding and good stress management skills, he was able to cultivate a direction that was forward thinking, continuously refining as the war and perceptions changed. It allowed him to problem solve and quickly come up with solutions when naysayers would challenge his leadership abilities and countless losses on the battlefield. He used his critical thinking skills to combine intent of the Founding Fathers within the political and social upheaval of his day, bringing many people on his side, including Union