Topic: Abraham Lincoln

On Leadership

A comment from reader Barry Klein, in response to Seth Godin's post about the way we evaluate leaders got me thinking: we really do judge the quality of our leaders only in hindsight, and that's more than a little bit silly. Seth ...READ»

Abraham Lincoln and the 10,000-Hour Rule

Thousands of hours of practice are required in order to become famous in any given field. This article applies this general principle to the career of Abraham Lincoln. READ»

Experience Required

It's the new mantra of strategy and marketing: If you want to keep your customers' attention, then you've got to deliver a compelling experience. Bob Rogers and his colleagues are designing such experiences.READ»

The Power of Words

The new book—LINCOLN SPEAKS TO LEADERS—contains a Lincoln soliloquy from a one-man play that describes the impact words can have for good or evil. READ»

How Abraham Lincoln Used an Ancient Achievement Principle

Abraham Lincoln believed in a principle long taught by great religious leaders. In a new book--LINCOLN SPEAKS TO LEADERS--the authors show how this principle can be used by leaders today. READ»

Innovative Leadership - A Definition and Roll Call

Thanks for inviting me to BlogJam, heath. As I geared up for the main topic: innovative leadership, I began to think about the nature of leadership and innovation. I thought thought it'd be interesting to start a collaborative roll ...READ»

All the Right Moves

Headhunter Peter Crist on when and how to make your next move. And, yes, Churchill.READ»

A Designer's Inspiration List

I was discussing with another designer the other day where inspiration comes from. For me, it's really almost anywhere or anything I might come across. I usually put a project on the back burner for a few days while I bounce ideas ...READ»

Past Track to the Future

Stephen E. Ambrose has written best-selling histories of great feats of leadership and human endeavor. His insights from the past can teach a new generation of business leaders how to build for the future.READ»

How to Avoid A Reputation Gap

“Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” - Abraham Lincoln “It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to ...READ»

Action Breeds Confidence

Teddy Roosevelt is John McCain’s hero.  If you live in the USA, you know Teddy, he was the 26th President of the United States, the man for whom the Teddy Bear is named and the fourth guy on Mount Rushmore – along with George ...READ»

The Power of Words

We're hurt, angry, confused, sad. Where do we turn to make sense of what's happened -- and to move forward? To poets, songwriters, philosophers, and historical figures. Add your favorite quote here.READ»

Careers: Emulating the Best for Your Personal Brand

My dad would always tell me what Abe Lincoln or some other sage would have said or done in a situation and I would laugh it off. I’m sure your folks had their own favorite paragons of behavior. I was thinking of this recently ...READ»

The Seven Coolest Things Online This Week

Sure, you're sick of Twitter, Bush, and bad news about the economy. But this topics still gin up some entertaining news--so check out the related stories that bubbled to the top of the social Web this week. FastCompany.com's best of ...READ»

More Than Meets the Eye

On his blog, Thirty Minutes from Andromeda, my friend Jim Belfiore writes about Michael Jackson.  But Jim’s post points out a side of Michael that goes beyond the iconic King of Pop image.  Did you know Michael Jackson ...READ»

Gettysburg Battle Site Revamps To Attract Tourists

With a $100 million revamp, the Civil War site is fighting to get visitors to stay longer -- and spend more.,With a $100 million revamp, the Civil War site is fighting to get visitors to stay longer -- and spend more.READ»

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4score and . . . how would Lincoln do on Twitter?

I received a call today from a friend who asked for assistance in brainstorming a two-and-a-half hour presentation on a topic she was very familiar with. She doubted that she could keep the attendees' attention for that long, though ...READ»

Lifelong Learning: Essential for Success in These Turbulent Times

Today’s economy is tough.  Whether you work for a company, or are an entrepreneur, success is becoming more and more elusive.  That’s why I wrote Straight Talk for Success.  In Straight Talk, I discuss the five keys to ...READ»

Build Your Brand So You Will Be Worthy of Recognition

Today is Tuesday, so this post is on positive personal impact. Abraham Lincoln once said something that applies here.  “Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.”  The idea of ...READ»

Seven Curious Things Online this Week

The future is scary: hadron colliders, HD-video iPhones and nanotube lightbulbs are as bizarre as they are promising. Thankfully, this week on the Web shows us that not all that much has changed; we're still the same gawkers we were ...READ»

An Historical Twofer: President Obama and the Internet Inaugural

Today's inauguration, the perfect made-for-Internet viewing event, is expected to draw the largest audience yet for an event online. Here's a brief guide to watching (and participating in) the festivities from your desk.READ»

The Architecture of Hope

Former senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, passionate advocate of cities, outlines a plan for galvanizing New York, beginning with the rehabilitation of Penn Station.READ»

The Architecture of Hope

Former senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, passionate advocate of cities, outlines a plan for galvanizing New York, beginning with the rehabilitation of Penn Station.READ»

Work/Life: A Few Words of Thanksgiving, Not My Own

CEO Dad’s Tuesday Tirade… The Tuesday Tirade has become synonymous with some form of sarcastic rant about the state of things among those of us who are overworked and (on their worst days) loving it. But this is Thanksgiving ...READ»

Scheduling Conflicts

I recently went to an appointment that I had anticipated would take an hour. I told my boss before I left. When I returned an hour and 25 minutes later, my boss's first words were, "Where the f*** have you been?" He proceeded to swear ...READ»