Lincoln and leadership

Gerald Conyngham believes Friends can learn from Lincoln

by Gerald Conyngham 17th May 2013

Abraham Lincoln had many qualities a Quaker would want in a leader: clear vision of what he sought to achieve based on ethical principles, combined with a sensitive and compassionate approach to the people he met. These qualities came out strongly in the recently released Steven Spielberg film, Lincoln, which dealt with a critical period in his presidency.