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A young Abraham Lincoln wades in to the waters of the Sangamon to clear the way for industry. Blog Post

Strategic Communication, Integrity, and Vision defined Lincoln and his Principled Leadership Blog Post

Lincoln's first attempt to run for public office drew from his first hand experience on the river Sangamon. Although not successful in this attempt, Abe's ability to be honest about his cababilities, experience and limitations would remain a defining aspect of his pricipled leadership style which would help eventually to prove himself worthy of the esteem of his countrymen Blog Post

Chief among Lincoln's disabilities was a well documented history of serious and often severe depression. His other disability or physical anomaly was an appearance that often shocked the common folk he came into contact. Lincoln overcame his unusual appearance with good humour and self mockery. Click for Blog Post

Young Abraham Lincoln's hard and troubled youth is legendary. His resiliance to overcome this severe experience provided substance for his principled leadership and continues to inspire us. Click for Blog Post

Some people are driven to create themselves in the image of success - the self made creation. Steve Jobs is a great example of the idea of the individualism created in the 19th century as refected by the enduring mythology of Abraham Lincoln and his improbable rise to power. Click for Blog Post