Abraham Lincoln as a Servant Leader

Abraham Lincoln as a Servant Leader 

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He is most famous for preserving the Union during the U.S. Civil War freeing southern slaves. 

In Lincolns early years he was known for being a great wielder. Once his family moved he worked for years as a shopkeeper, postmaster, and eventually general store owner. While being store owner Lincoln worked a lot with the public and acquired social skills and had a talent for story-telling that made him popular. Once war broke out between the Us and Native Americans and he was asked to be the towns captain. This is what started his political career. He became a lawyer and eventually served a single term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was eventually elected president because of his popular appeal and moderate views on slavery. During his years he worked on abolishing slavery and achieved this in 1863. 
                                          
During these years he exhibited Servant Leadership. One way being that Lincoln left a lasting change on the world by freeing slaves. He wasn't working towards just a simple goal that would make the day better, he lead his people towards a vision that many others thought was a dangerous one. He had the courage to lead his people and show them the way to a better world. He truly served the greater good. He had many people fighting against him but he saw that the vision was to help as many people as possible and to do this meant to free the slaves. He had a great way of empowering people which is largely viewed in the freeing of the slaves. Lincoln was a man of character and lead with moral values such as a Servant Leader should. 

Lincoln was a great example of a Servant Leaders and we need more leaders like him in today's world. If we keep working towards a more just and fair future we can work towards helping the greater good and giving every live in this world the live they deserve!

References:

"Abraham Lincoln Biography." Biography, A&E Television Networks, 19 Sept. 2016, www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540. Accessed 25 Apr. 2017.