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Abraham Lincoln's Communication Style

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Abraham Lincoln is widely known as one of the most influential and respected presidents in history. He was an inspiration to generations of Americans. He was a hero to anyone who fought against

slavery during the civil war. Lincoln was an extraordinary president known for successfully abolishing slavery during the Civil War as well as playing a major role in the passing of the thirteenth amendment after

the Civil War; stating "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime" ratified December 6, 1865. His superior leadship qualities propelled him not only as a person

but inspired ideas for pushing the nation forward in ways never thought of before. In the end hard work and dedication combined with …show more content…

A common response such as "Im fine" can be interpreted in many different ways; the tone, pitch and voice deliver simple yet profound messages themselves. Studies show that in many

cases, frustration is caused by the simple fact that the opposing side is not given the opportunity to express themselves in the manner they prefer. Although opinions may oppose and differ, inviting

others to express their views and opinions is shown to induce better listening and helps one accept the experience of being in the other 's shoes. Abraham Lincoln 's profound communication skills showed his ability to lead the country in a convincing way. Lincoln knew the impoartance of being a plain speaker through creating simple messages

with profound effects. This is evident when Lincoln would often use words "we", "us" and "you" in his speeches. These have an effect on the audience in a sense of connecting with others. This

further proves that it is more effective to engage with others rather than try to prove information by stuffing your reader with knowledge. The job of a leader can be more effective if used

in the manner of understanding the perspective of others. Lincoln in fact took time to listen to the struggles of his own troops during war and used their insights to better himself as a person. …show more content…

For those who have experienced leadership first hand, there can be multiple

reasons for struggle. First off, what do people expect from a leader, more specifically the president? It is obvious that it is expected of them to be knowledgeable and experienced, but more

importantly knowing how to handle the unexpected. If you look at all historical figures, they all share one comminality of making tough decisions with the risk of changing the way we think of

things. In return, they may be notorious or famous in this case, all at the risk of a tiny mistake. Lincoln was brave for having the courage to seek success after everyone turned him down. This

allowed him to lead the US to success during the Civil War. Lincoln was turned down in 1832, 1834, 1838, 1843 and 1858 before being elected as president.

Lincoln 's was faced with the challenge of reuniting the shattered halves of the two unions during his time as commander in chief. His main purpose was to lead and fight during the Civil War, but

saw that it was neccessary to make changes to his strategy if it would benefit the union. Lincoln proved the siginifigance of preserving the union at the time. Lincoln released the

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