Reflecting on the Mexican-American War in general and the taking of the City of Mexico in particular, Ulysses S. Grant -- who was not in command of the army -- mused about he might have done things differently than General Scott.
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One person can live on a desert island without leadership. Two people, if they're totally compatible, could probably get along and even progress. If there are three or more, someone has to take the lead. Otherwise, chaos erupts.
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Can people count on you to follow through on your words?
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Secretary of State-elect, William Seward, worked on Lincoln's inaugural address "for hours" before Lincoln applied his finishing touch.
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“Can I have a little bit of your wisdom?” Lyndon B. Johnson’s frequent question to Senator Harry Byrd
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Who sees you better than you see yourself and then tells you the truth? Are you allowing this person to speak into your life?
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Leaders are strong enough to admit they are weak.
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I recently finished John Milton Cooper, Jr's biography of President Woodrow Wilson. Here are five leadership lessons I have learned from the life of the 28th president of the United States.
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