![]() ![]() ![]() Lincoln was able to acknowledge errors, learn from them, and then move. At the same time, he knew when to stop the discussion and after listening to the various opinions, make a final decision. ![]() He created a climate where Cabinet members were free to disagree without fear of retaliation. While researching her Pulitzer Prize winning book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Kearns Goodwin learned that Lincoln had the capacity to listen to different points of view. Ten qualities Kearns Goodwin believes we should look for in our present day leaders.Ĭapacity to Listen to Different Points of View She identified 10 qualities that made Lincoln a great leader. Lincoln demonstrated an ability to withstand adversity and to move forward in the face of frustration, said Kearns Goodwin, a keynote speaker at SHRM’s 2008 Annual Conference in Chicago. He demonstrated his leadership by pulling this group together into a unique team that represented the greatest minds of his time, according to historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. President Abraham Lincoln appointed the best and brightest to his Cabinet, individuals who were also some of his greatest political rivals. 10 Qualities that Made Abraham Lincoln a Great Leader ![]()
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