Group 5: Jane Estes, Patricia Maia, Sharon Montecalvo , Peter Verricchia , Michael Zanfagna

1. Lincoln on Leadership“Influence People Through Conversation and Storytelling”“Preach a Vision and Continually Reaffirm It” Group 5: Jane Estes, Patricia Maia, Sharon Montecalvo, Peter Verricchia, Michael Zanfagna

2. Effective visions can’t be forced on by the masses. Rather, you must set them in motion by means of persuasion. • Communication • Accept and implement with enthusiasm, commitment, and pride. • Inspirational words • Trust

3. Communication of vision and objectives • Frequently, strategically, and purposefully (fit his revolving leader style0 • Simple and Clear = equality and freedom for all ;“fair chance for all” • Speeches tailored so they were easily understood; he advised his law partner William Herndon…Billy don’t shoot to high ---aim lower and the common folk will understand you. People need to accept and believe in the vision and mission in order to implement whole heartedly without reservation. Remember the scrabble word activity we did with Mary Brennon, when we set our own goals vs being told our goals. Truly accepted visions tend to foster innovation, risk taking, empowerment, and delegation. We all know we are working towards the same goal it is easier to make important decisions on lower levels resulting in continual progress. Great relationship with the troops, he never forgot the important work they were doing. In order to reinspire and keep the vision alive he addressed the 166th Ohio regiment It is not merely for today, but for all time to come that we should perpetuate for our children’s children this great and free government, which we have enjoyed all our lives… Fair chance equal privileges in the race of life…the nation is worth fighting for…