What Would Lincoln Do?
Doris Kearns Goodwin identified ten traits that made Abraham Lincoln a great leader. They are not only appropriate qualities to look for in today’s leaders, but for followers to cultivate, as well.
Capacity to listen to different points of view
- Ability to learn on the job
- Ready willingness to share credit for success
- Ready willingness to share blame for failure
- Awareness of own weaknesses
- Ability to control emotions
- Know how to relax and replenish
- Go out into the field and manage directly
- Strength to adhere to fundamental goals
- Ability to communicate goals and vision
