Abraham Lincoln, A Visionary And Ethical Leader - 2427 Words

Abraham Lincoln, a Visionary and Ethical Leader MSgt Robert Miller Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Abraham Lincoln, a Visionary and Ethical Leader Have you ever been in a work center that was fundamentally divided? How did you handle it? Abraham Lincoln was a visionary and ethical leader when our country was critically divided by the issues of states’ rights and slavery. In this paper, I will show how Lincoln used critical thinking to determine the root cause of that division, how his vision cemented the nation by a common cause through fundamental changes to the constitution, and how his compassion and prudence inspired loyalty among those who fought for union. I will also relate how the concepts behind Lincoln’s leadership behaviors apply to me today. Visionary Leader In one of our nation’s darkest times, Abraham Lincoln displayed visionary leadership by using change management principles and vision to reforge a sundered nation. Between his election and inauguration in 1860, 7 states had seceded from the union under the auspices that the states should have the right to govern themselves regarding slavery (Goodwin, 2005, p. 293). In the Change Management lesson, we are taught to assess your organization’s ability to handle the change (Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education [BCEE], 2015d, p. 21). And are advised to ask, Are there sections and people that might struggle with the change (BCEE] 2015d, p. 21)? Lincoln personally hatedShow MoreRelatedAbraham Lincoln : A Visionary And Ethical Leader1834 Words   |  8 PagesAmerican historians have portrayed Abraham Lincoln as a visionary and ethical leader. Indeed, his opposition to slavery and push for emancipation perhaps made him the statesman best suited to lead the nation during its most tragic time in history. No other U.S. President had ever, or has since, faced the dilemma of leading the country in the midst of an intense Civil War. 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