RYG: Abraham Lincoln “From Failed Leader To Great President"

May 14, 2012 28 Min Podcast
Alt

Abraham Lincoln was the greatest communicator; he was a speaker and a debater. He would always inspire people every time he spoke.

Also, he would never give up despite the challenges that he had to go through. This is due to the fact that he had the desire to learn, learn and learn.

When he wanted to fight slavery, he appointed his greatest enemy to work with him. He believed in the intellectual capability of his enemy and his ability to put forward the slavery issue that Lincoln was fighting for. He also believed in the idea of choosing the right talent to help achieve his goals.

Share This

Leadership

Alt
Tune in to listen to various Leaderonomers interviewed on pertinent leadership topics on BFM radio.

You May Also Like

lady in business suit complaining on the phone

The Surprising Science of Complaining: When It’s Actually Good for You

By MICHELLE GIBBINGS. Surprisingly, research shows that complaining can be constructive. Used intentionally, it helps process emotions, make sense of challenges, and convert tension into progress.

Feb 12, 2026 7 Min Read

Alt

Raise Your Game: Great Leaders, Great Teachers

The best leaders in the world have the talent and ability to groom others for greatness. As leaders, what is your teachable point of view? Roshan Thiran of Leaderonomics explores what it takes for someone to thrive as both a leader and a mentor.

May 09, 2016 26 Min Podcast

Alt

“Create Sustainable Wealth, Purposefully,” Says Elsa Pau

It’s an honour that we had Elsa Pau Yuen-Ling, current publisher and chief executive officer of WealthAsia Group, to be on The Leaderonomics Show

Dec 02, 2016 26 Min Video

Be a Leader's Digest Reader