Abraham Lincoln - Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

Zusatztext "A singularly persuasive and moving elucidation of Lincoln's spiritual pilgrimage." Informationen zum Autor Elton Trueblood (1900-1994) wrote several bestselling religious titles and taught philosophy at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. Klappentext Many writers have explored Lincoln's leadership; others have debated Lincoln's ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work, Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincoln's leadership skills flowed directly from his religious convictions?which explains how the president was able to combine what few leaders can hold together: moral resoluteness with a shrewd ability to compromise; confidence in his cause while refusing to succumb to the traps of self-righteousness or triumphalism; and a commitment to victory while never losing sight of his responsibility for?or the humanity of?his enemy. These rich meditations offer deep wisdom and insight on one of the most effective leaders of all time. Zusammenfassung Many writers have explored Lincoln's leadership; others have debated Lincoln's ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work! Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincoln's leadership skills flowed directly from his religious convictions—which explains how the president was able to combine what few leaders can hold together: moral resoluteness with a shrewd ability to compromise; confidence in his cause while refusing to succumb to the traps of self-righteousness or triumphalism; and a commitment to victory while never losing sight of his responsibility for—or the humanity of—his enemy. These rich meditations offer deep wisdom and insight on one of the most effective leaders of all time.

Product details

• Authors: Elton Trueblood, Trueblood Elton
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 13.11.2012
• EAN: 9780062262844
• ISBN: 978-0-06-226284-4
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 11 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, United States of America, USA, Biography: historical, political and military, Political leaders and leadership, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Leadership, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Presidents & Heads of State, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Religious, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Royalty, RELIGION: Leadership