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A Leader May Be Disliked

A Leader May Be Disliked

There’s nothing wrong with being likeable and agreeable as a leader—but to a point. Likeability is not universal. No matter how focused a leader is on building relationships, exhibiting empathy and listening well, he will not be universally liked.

How to Win at Politics

How to Win at Politics

American politics is getting more intense and divisive by the day. The democratic tradition of debate and discourse, leading to compromise and unity, is all but gone in the US. Instead, we gather into tribes based on deeply held political beliefs, we deride the opposition.

Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln

Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the sixteenth President of the United States. He held office during the Civil War. He is considered by many to be America’s greatest President.

Bridging the Political Divide

Bridging the Political Divide

Today, the US culture is more politically divided than at any point in our history. President John Adams’ prediction of a divided nation has come to pass, with two opposed political parties essentially splitting the country along divergent thought-lines.