Hi everyone, I was just taking a break from my many assignments and I wanted to pose this questions. What if Lincoln had run against Kennedy? Do you think his "greatness" would have carried him through as the winner.
Also, did Lincoln win the Republican nomination because he was so great, or did he win because his rivals were so very bad? Please chat, think, and post. I'm interested in hearing how you feel.
"Team of Rivals" is a book written by Doris Kerns Goodwin. The main story centrals on the lives of President Abraham Lincoln and the three men who would eventually become a part of his cabinet. This Blog will start with a discussion on Chapter 8: Showdown in Chicago. So please use this blog to comment, debate, chat, and discuss
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Abe won..but how?????
Abraham Lincoln was not that popular, but yet he won the Republican nomination and went on to become our 16th president. Here are several leadership qualities I felt contributed to Lincoln's victory in Chicago.
Heart: Lincoln had a quiet self confidence that allowed him to surround himself with people better known than he was. He also had the abililty to listen well to what others were feeling and thinking. Head: Lincoln knew he was not the most popular candidate. With this in mind he had to think of other strategies to win the Republican nomination. Bates, Steward, and Chase had all made enemies in the past. Lincoln had already put himself in situation to be everyone's second choice. His kind spirit gave him the ability to influence others; and to have them respond willingly. These are the same traits a principal must possess. Oh, let's not forget that his opponents had already made mistakes. Chase was overconfident. Thinking the nomination would just fall into his hands. A good leader must never become too complacent. Chase assumed he had won, rejected the offer of help from others. and stopped working for it. He didn't appoint a campaign manager and had little feel for what people were thinking. Bates was too conservative, and really not thinking with his heart.
Heart: Lincoln had a quiet self confidence that allowed him to surround himself with people better known than he was. He also had the abililty to listen well to what others were feeling and thinking. Head: Lincoln knew he was not the most popular candidate. With this in mind he had to think of other strategies to win the Republican nomination. Bates, Steward, and Chase had all made enemies in the past. Lincoln had already put himself in situation to be everyone's second choice. His kind spirit gave him the ability to influence others; and to have them respond willingly. These are the same traits a principal must possess. Oh, let's not forget that his opponents had already made mistakes. Chase was overconfident. Thinking the nomination would just fall into his hands. A good leader must never become too complacent. Chase assumed he had won, rejected the offer of help from others. and stopped working for it. He didn't appoint a campaign manager and had little feel for what people were thinking. Bates was too conservative, and really not thinking with his heart.
Thomas Sergiovanni Who????
Thomas Sergiovanni is the author of The Principalship, A Reflective Practice Perspective. Today I would like to discuss some characteristics of a successful principal mentioned in his book and relate these characteristics to those of Abraham Lincoln. Feel free to jump in anytime.
Sergiovanni looks at leadership in a very holistic way. He talks about the The heart, the head, and the hand of leadership. The heart has to do with values and what a person believes and is committed to. The head involves the leader's knowledge of the elements of leadership and the hands represent the action taken to produce a positive change. When principals are able to use all three together, it is then that they are using the theory of reflective practice. To be continued.....
Sergiovanni looks at leadership in a very holistic way. He talks about the The heart, the head, and the hand of leadership. The heart has to do with values and what a person believes and is committed to. The head involves the leader's knowledge of the elements of leadership and the hands represent the action taken to produce a positive change. When principals are able to use all three together, it is then that they are using the theory of reflective practice. To be continued.....
Chapter 8: "Showdown in Chicago" A Summary
In this chapter the Republicans are gathering in Chicago to elect their candidancy for the presidency of the United States. The book actually focuses on Abraham Lincoln and the three men who would be leading candidates to gain the Republican nomination. William Seward, Salmon Chase, and Edward Bates are the names of the other three "rivals". Although Lincoln is considered not to be the all time favorite person to be nominee for the Republican Party, he is nominated. What actions did Lincoln take to win the nomination? Was it his leadership? What plans were used?
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