Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times

Messiah Community Radio Talk Show

Best-selling author of major works of nonfiction, DONALD T. PHILLIPS is known for his ability to tell stories and bring history alive with crisp, compelling prose. His first book, Lincoln on Leadership, helped pave the way toward the creation of an entire new genre of books on historical leadership. Phillips has also collaborated on books with Mike Krzyzewski, Phil Mickelson, Greg Norman, Cal Ripken, Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez, and ESPN's George Bodenheimer. Only ten days before Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office in 1861, the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union, taking Federal agencies, forts, and arsenals within their territory. To make matters worse, Lincoln, who was elected by a plurality of the popular vote, was viewed by his own advisors as nothing more than a gawky, second-rate country lawyer with no leadership experience.What Lincoln did to become our most honored and revered president is history -- but how he can help you to run your organization is not. LINCOLN ON LEADERSHIP was the first book to examine the diverse leadership abilities that have made Abraham Lincoln an inspiration to everyone from businessmen to Barack Obama. And in today's complex world, these lessons are more relevant than ever. You'll discover why you should:* Seize the initiative and never relinquish it* Wage only one war at a time* Encourage risk-taking while providing job security* Avoid issuing orders -- instead request, imply, or make suggestions DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER WITH EXTENSIVE MEDIA EXPERIENCEDon Phillips has appeared in many national and international media forums, including CBS, ABC, AP, Bloomberg Business, CNBC, FOX Morning Television, Voice of America English Language Broadcast, National Public Radio, C-Span Booknotes, The American Football Coaches Association, and The Aspen Institute. INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN SPEAKER AND LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTDon Phillips has consulted, coordinated leadership seminars, and given motivational speeches for the following organizations, and many others: United States Department of Homeland SecurityUnited States Marine CorpsUnited States Department of CommerceUnited States Air ForceUnited States Department of TransportationUnited States Coast GuardUnited States Department of the InteriorDrug Enforcement Agency (DEA)United States Department of JusticeMajor City Chiefs of Police (MCC)United States Chamber of CommerceAspen InstituteUnited States Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)American Football Coaches AssociationFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)United AirlinesPennsylvania League of Cities and MunicipalitiesLockheed MartinNational Executive Institute Associates (NEIA)Pizza HutGerald R. Ford Presidential Library and MuseumOracleHauenstein Center for Presidential StudiesDominionRiverside County, California, Board of EducationSouthern Methodist UniversityIllinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA)Highmount Exploration & ProductionWinston-Salem/Forsyth County (North Carolina) SchoolsFCC Gettysburg Leadership ExperienceGrand Valley State UniversityKansas Department of CorrectionsMicrosoftTown Hall Seattle