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Lincoln Leadership Lessons
Lincoln
Leadership Lessons
Every Success Story is also a story of
great Failures
This was a man who failed in business at
the age of 21,
Was defeated in a legislative race at
22,
Failed again in business at 24,
Overcame a death of his sweet heart at
26,
Had a nervous breakdown at 27,
Lost a congressional race at 34,
Lost a senatorial race at 45,
Failed in an effort to become vice
president at 47,
Lost a senatorial race at 49,
And was elected as the president of
United States of America at 52,
This was Abraham
Lincoln…
Would you call him a failure ?
He could have quit, But to Lincoln –
Defeat was a detour, and not a dead end.
The next time you find disappointment
and failure staring you in the face, think of Lincoln. In fact, think like him.
His life and his words of wisdom could be excellent allies as you prepare to
embark on your journey to greatness.
1.
‘I am a slow walker, but I never walk
backwards.’ We all tend to worry about our
inadequacies. We are concerned that we are not good enough. The trick is to
focus not on how good you are, but on getting better. It is a good idea to
ensure that you are moving towards your goal at all times. You may make slow
progress but make sure you re making progress at all times.
2.
‘I will study and get ready, and perhaps
my chance will come.’ Someone once said that the luck is
what happens when preparation meets opportunity. If you sometimes feel that
Lady Luck is not smiling on you, may be it’s because you are not preparing hard
enough. The opportunity is there, but you are not quite ready to grab it. Don’t
let that happen. Work hard. Your time will come.
3.
‘Whatever you are, be a good one.’ Your dream must not merely focus on becoming something – but on being
good at whatever you choose to do. Whether you are a salesman or a software
programmer, be a good one! Too often, we spend all our waking hours dreaming of
being someone else or doing something else. Whatever you do, do it well.
4.
‘I do not think much of a man who is not
wiser today than he was yesterday.’
Learning is never-ending. Stay focused on learning new skills, new tricks. You
probably are busy pouring over word lists and learning the meanings of new
words as you prepare for an entrance exam. The exam will come and go, but the
habit should stay forever. Remain curious about learning new words and
expanding your vocabulary. It’s not about the words- it’s about the habit of
learning.
There are two other aspects of Lincoln’s persona that marked him out as
an outstanding leader. The first was his remarkable ability to put together the
best possible team to work with him. People who fought bitterly against him in
an election and were defeated, were soon wooed by Lincoln to join his team. No
bitterness, no hang-ups and absolutely no animosity. Just a desire to harness
the best minds to give himself the best possible chance of success! Across
corporate broad rooms around the world, we see two contenders for the top job.
When one of them gets it, the other usually leaves the organization. And with
him goes all the experience and knowledge that had made him a strong contender
in the first place. If only more leaders took a leaf out of Lincoln’s book –
and made sure they retained their rivals – to ensure they had the strongest
team at their disposal.
Finally, here’s a little story that sums up the great man. One morning, Lincoln
was readying himself for another day in the office when a senior official
walked into his house. He was surprised to see the President of America
polishing his shoes. What, Mr. President, you polish your own shoes? Exclaimed the
official.
‘Yes’ said Lincoln, barely looking up. Why, whose shoes do you polish ?
Retain your humility. Don’t let titles and success go to your head. Do those
little tasks that remind you that you are just another human being. Don’t fall
into the trap of believing you are greater than everyone else merely because
you have a fancy degree of big-sounding title. Remember to polish your own
shoes!
Other Valuable Lessons from Lincoln
Those
who deny freedom to others,
deserve
it not for themselves and
under
a Just God, cannot long retain it.
As
I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master,
This
expresses my idea of Democracy,
Whatever
differs from this,
to
the extent of the difference,
is
no democracy.
I leave you, hopping that the lamp of liberty
will
burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be a doubt
that
all men are created free an equal.
The
shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep’s throat,
for
which the sheep thanks the shepherd as a liberator,
while
the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty, especially
as the sheep was a black one.
Plainly
speaking the sheep and the wolf are
not
agreed upon the definition of the word liberty;
and precisely the same difference prevails
today among us human creatures.
Don’t
be afraid to confront risks.
It
is by taking chances that
We
learn how to be brave.
As you journey forward, do remember the Lincoln lessons. They will help
you. Not just in the tests you face in your career but also in the larger
examination called life !
Posted by
Abhishek Kumar Sadhu
Labels:
Abraham Lincoln,
Leadership,
lessons. humility,
success
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