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Real Leaders: Abraham Lincoln and the Power of Emotional Discipline

Mar 19, 2020 · 27m

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Abraham Lincoln's emotional discipline in managing the Civil War.
He refrained from sending an angry letter to a general.
Controlling initial impulses is vital for effective leadership.

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