Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times

There are a few things you should know before downloading this audio book.

Let’s take the positive first: It is a fast listen – easily finished in a couple of days. It is (as always) narrated to perfection by Nelson Runger. It reveals a lot of interesting and surprising facts about Lincoln – that I bet you did not know about.

And the negative: It is, in my opinion, not a book well-suited for audio. After each chapter, the author summarises the essence in a list of “Lincoln Principles”. I constantly found myself wishing that I had the book in front of me – especially if I wanted to look at the lists later on. Please also be aware, that this is a very unusual mix between a management book and a historic narrative – maybe not appealing to all readers.

Although somewhat disappointed, I have given it three stars anyway – because it has opened my eyes towards Lincoln in a new and more exciting way.

Phillips did a remarkable job in piecing together this analysis of Lincoln's leadership. It's amazing no one else had written such a book before.

A must-listen for any good manager who wants to be a great leader.

Even though there are two minor nits with the recording (you can hear Runger's breathing inbetween some sections and chapters flow together so it's hard to guess when one ends and the next one starts), I gave it a 5-star rating because of the content. I recommend getting a copy of the paperback version so you can follow these principles day-to-day.

Recommended reading/listening: "Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which delves deeper into it.

This is an interesting look at one great statesman in Lincoln and a very compelling idea in leadership. It doesn't provide the reader with insight into the reason for good leadership and theoretical aspects of the subjects, but rather gives shallow suggestions for leadership techniques. It is thus repetitive and not very penetrating. It is a well-written survey though and worth taking a listen.

There is a lot of good material about Lincoln, but this may well be the most lifeless book I have ever purchased from Audible.

The book was an engaging historical account of Lincoln and provided a unique, though sometimes over-simplified, take on principles of leadership. However, I was driven to fits of distraction by the sounds of the narrator's loud breathing and saliva smacking tongue.

I have been in some form of management and in leadership roles for several years. I was impressed with the reading of this book and simply couldn't get enough. This story detailing the way Lincoln "ministered to and mentored" his subordinates provides great insight to many powerful leadership principles. He was a man ahead of his time. His integrity was his cornerstone that he built all of his relationships upon. His eloquence and deep character are portrayed in a way that I had not heard of before. Many principles taken from his example are right on target.

This was a great listen. I love the history but I really liked the way the author taped into President Lincoln's leadership style. I kept thinking what a diffrent world it would be if we still had Presidents of this caliber in the White House.

The only thing I did not like about the book was the times when the author went to far into the details.

Recommended for history buffs and/or people who are trying to be great leaders

This book sheds light on Lincoln's leadership style. Not what I expected...it was better...much better.

YES! as one of our great american leaders with what I had already learned in school this made me realize Mr Lincoln was so much more with reguard to his leadership and running of the country/armed forces

the way Mr Lincoln handled himself and got his way, sometimes with out the other party realizing what had happened

spirit and a sence of awe?

no I enjoyed it over a couple of sittings

amazing how most of this applies yet today!

...and information. An excellent look into the style and persistance of one of the world's greatest leaders!! I got a lot out of this book.