A guide to business leadership based on the strategies of Abraham Lincoln focuses on the President's most difficult decisions during the Civil War, offering lessons based on his experiences for today's businessperson.

Introduction -- Part I. People -- Get out of the office and circulate among the troops -- Build strong alliances -- Persuade rather than coerce -- Part II. Character -- Honesty and integrity are the best policies -- Never act out of vengeance or spite -- Have the courage to handle unjust criticism -- Be a master of paradox -- Part III. Endeavor -- Exercise a strong hand--be decisive -- Lead by being led -- Set goals and be results-oriented -- Keep searching until you find your "grant" -- Encourage innovation -- Part IV. Communication -- Master the art of public speaking -- Influence people through conversation and storytelling -- Preach a vision and continually reaffirm it -- Epilogue.