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Author, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 | Top 100 Global Thought Leader LinkedIn | Leadership Development & Coaching
It was more than twenty years after Lincoln began speaking publicly that he finally began to receive this kind of public reaction, beginning with his response to Stephen Douglas in 1854. He had always been an entertaining speaker, but he had not so deeply touched the hearts and minds of others that he influenced them to think and act differently. He achieved this profound influence later in life only after taking several years to reassess his integrity and character, twenty years after he began to be called “Honest Abe.” Like most of us would be, he had been encouraged by that praise and decided to run for state office in Illinois. But after he sponsored legislation that caused a deep recession, and broke off his engagement promise to Mary Todd, Lincoln refused to run for reelection and instead devoted years to increasing both his integrity and his expertise. Only after these quiet years of deep reflection and work on his character did he develop the moral clarity and logical reasoning reflected in his later speeches. Such compelling clarity and logic that that people called for him to lead a nation in crisis. Every word, decision and action has human, and thus moral implications. Only after we are wise enough to limit our speaking and action until we have achieved the exceptional moral clarity of Lincoln will our words and deeds touch and move the hearts of others. #leadership #humanresources #culture
“Every word, decision and action has human, and thus moral implications. Only after we are wise enough to limit our speaking and action until we have achieved the exceptional moral clarity of Lincoln will our words and deeds touch and move the hearts of others.”— You so powerfully articulated it, my friend, Roy! Exactly, we should take responsibility for every word we say and every action we make by keeping in mind whether we can make a positive impact on others both morally and intellectually or whether we push them in the wrong direction just because we prioritize our own selfish interests.
Remarkable and eloquently expressed, my brother. Leaders who have the ability to inspire their followers are truly exceptional individuals. I wholeheartedly concur with your sentiments, Roy Holley and Harry Flaris . Let us ensure that the words we choose are worthy of being imbibed.
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Roy, thanks for another thoughtful piece on Lincoln. It made me think of this quote from him:’Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.’ His ability to delay reaction and think long term was surely a part of his genius and his habit of being tough on himself but compassionate toward others made him the leader and President we still celebrate today.
Moral leadership, Integrity, character...hopefully our country will demand this from our leaders at some point. Walter Holbrook
You are a remarkable and wise person my dear friend Roy Holley 👍👏⭐️ Thank you for sharing this interesting part of Lincoln’s life with us 🙏🙏
Wonderful reflection of the power of seeking a clean heart. Lincoln is a beautiful example of understanding that we as humans can’t touch the hearts of men with shallow words but only by God inspired words. Roy Holley “less of me, more of You”
Roy Holley, much gratitude for your brilliantly and hearttouching expressed insights and highlighting the profound reflections of "Honest Abe," the legendary leader Abraham Lincoln. His legacy lives on. 🫡💙🙏🙏🙏🕊
Author, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 | Top 100 Global Thought Leader LinkedIn | Leadership Development & Coaching
1moThanks so much for sharing Lisbeth Pyros 🙏🙏🙏