Abraham Lincoln's Leadership - Organisation Behavior Project
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This document discusses Abraham Lincoln and leadership. It provides details about Lincoln's life and accomplishments as the 16th US President who led the country through the Civil War and ended slavery. It also examines theories of leadership and how Lincoln demonstrated traits of a transformational and charismatic leader. Lincoln was able to influence others through storytelling and surrounding himself with rivals. His leadership failed at times, such as in his appointment of General McClellan.
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Abraham Lincoln's Leadership - Organisation Behavior Project
- 1. Group Members: Akshat Jain Jitendra Jain Nitish Nijhawan Shubham Agarwal Sweta Ramdas
- 2. The Life of Abraham Lincoln Born on February 12th, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky Self-educated lawyer in Illinois Elected in 1860 to become the 16th President of the U.S. Led the US through one of the most difficult times; the Civil War, and ended the abhorrent practice of slavery. Assassinated on April 14th, 1865 by John Wilkes Booth in the Ford Theatre,Washington D.C. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
- 3. Our Definition of Leadership Leadership is the ability to influence others by your magnetism, example and humility. It is effective when others follow without feeling obligated or coerce. Capacity to listen to different points of view Ability to learn on the job Ability to communicate goals and vision 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 Ready willingness to share credit for success “Don’t worry when you’re not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.”
- 4. Leadership Theories and Lincoln Trait Theories – Big 5 Theory OCEAN Transformational Leader Charismatic Leader “Whatever you are, be a good one.”
- 5. The Power & Politics of Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was a pragmatist in the use of power Abraham Lincoln was an idealist who believed that, power must be exercised with principle Lincoln surrounded himself with people, including his rivals “You cannot escape the responsibilities of tomorrow by evading it today.”
- 6. How Lincoln Influenced Americans? He made them his friends. He made them like himself. He influenced through story-telling. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”
- 7. When Lincoln’s Leadership Failed Appointment of General George McClellan “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”