Celebrating Mothers Day – Leadership Lessons from Mothers of Presidents

For mother’s day Germane Insights celebrates two wise women who taught their not-yet-president sons important lessons on leadership. The first young man, Abraham Lincoln, grew up to become one of the country’s greatest leaders, and many believe the second, Barack Obama, will be similarly recognized for his ability to lead and transform the country. (Don’t miss the trivia question embedded in this article.  Send ... Read more »

Leading Like Lincoln

Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, an enormously readable biography of Abraham Lincoln, is also a seminal treatise on leadership and a must-read for all who lead or aspire to do so.  By way of numerous examples the book highlights four essential leadership characteristics: a balance of confidence and humility; a CEO for the ego; an intuitive and intimate understanding of others; and the ability to engage ... Read more »