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March 3, 2026|By Lincoln Leadership Institute
Leaders are under pressure to align teams, improve execution, and retain talent. The answer is not more content. It's the right shared experience, built around trust, communication, and learning.
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January 28, 2026|By Scott Avellino Jr.
162 years ago, Gettysburg was tested by one of the bloodiest battles in American history. This weekend, snow covered the battlefield and turned it quiet again. In that quiet, we are reminded that reflection is part of leadership.
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December 7, 2024|By Steve Wiley
December 7th marks the anniversary of Pearl Harbor—a day that demonstrated both the devastating cost of unpreparedness and the incredible power of decisive leadership in crisis.
Read Full Post →November 19, 2024|By Jared Peatman
Tuesday, November 19 marks the 161st anniversary of arguably the greatest speech in world history – the Gettysburg Address.
Read Full Post →October 31, 2024|By Steve Wiley
True executive presence isn't about charisma in good times—it's about how you lead when everything is falling apart. Lincoln's leadership during the darkest days of the Civil War provides a masterclass in maintaining composure and direction under ultimate pressure.
Read Full Post →September 12, 2024|By Guest Contributor
No matter how far we reach for the stars, history offers invaluable lessons to guide us.
Read Full Post →August 15, 2024|By Judy Morely
The pandemic forced leaders to master remote leadership overnight. Surprisingly, some of the most effective principles come from military commanders who led dispersed forces across vast battlefields.
Read Full Post →June 6, 2024|By Guest Contributor
June 6th marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day—the largest amphibious invasion in history and perhaps the greatest example of strategic leadership planning ever executed.
Read Full Post →May 15, 2024|By Scott Moore
The defenders of the Alamo faced impossible odds and certain death, yet their leadership during those final days created a legacy that inspired a nation. What can modern leaders learn from those who chose duty over safety?
Read Full Post →March 4, 2024|By Guest Contributor
Embarking on a leadership journey is more than just studying theories or best practices—it's about fully immersing yourself in experiences that shape the way you lead.
Read Full Post →January 28, 2024|By Guest Contributor
History is a dynamic teaching tool for modern organizational success at the Lincoln Leadership Institute (LLI), where the lessons of Gettysburg still echo powerfully today.
Read Full Post →January 15, 2024|By Lincoln Leadership Institute
How government leaders are applying battlefield-tested principles to transform public service delivery and citizen engagement.
Read Full Post →January 10, 2024|By Lincoln Leadership Institute
How modern leaders are adapting historical principles to navigate digital transformation and remote team management.
Read Full Post →January 5, 2024|By Lincoln Leadership Institute
Real stories from executives who transformed their leadership approach through historical insights and practical application.
Read Full Post →January 1, 2024|By Lincoln Leadership Institute
Leading companies share how Lincoln Leadership Institute programs delivered measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness and organizational performance.
Read Full Post →March 8, 2023|By Dr. Judy Morley
Explore the often-overlooked stories of women leaders during the Battle of Gettysburg and their enduring lessons for modern leadership.
Read Full Post →February 17, 2021|By Guest Contributor
Meet our newest faculty member Dennis Owens - a 35-year Emmy Award-winning broadcaster who brings storytelling expertise and passion for history to Lincoln Leadership Live.
Read Full Post →December 8, 2020|By Dr. Judy Morley
Learn how to process emotions, see the bigger picture, and create meaning from challenging events - just as Lincoln did with the Gettysburg Address in 1863.
Read Full Post →June 19, 2020|By Steve Wiley
Learn the CORE model for managing adversity - a simple but powerful framework using Control, Ownership, Reach, and Endurance to navigate challenging times.
Read Full Post →April 21, 2020|By Jared Peatman
Learn how to shift from firefighting to fire prevention with lessons from Dan Heath's 'Upstream' and Civil War hero John Buford's strategic thinking.
Read Full Post →April 2, 2020|By Jared Peatman
Learn how FDR's approach to personal and national crises offers a powerful model for optimistic leadership during challenging times.
Read Full Post →February 11, 2020|By Joseph Mieczkowski
Discover the forgotten stories of Owen Robinson and Margaret Palm - two resilient African-Americans who lived through the Battle of Gettysburg and helped build their community's future.
Read Full Post →October 21, 2019|By Jared Peatman
Discover Thomas Jefferson's timeless 'decalogue of canons for observation in practical life' - ten principles that remain as relevant today as they were 200 years ago.
Read Full Post →March 5, 2019|By Jared Peatman
Discover how Jim Collins' risk management framework from 'Great by Choice' could have changed the outcome at the Alamo - and how it can improve your decision-making today.
Read Full Post →December 18, 2018|By Jared Peatman
Did you know that our image of Santa Claus was created during the Civil War? Learn how Thomas Nast transformed Christmas during America's darkest hour.
Read Full Post →November 19, 2018|By Jared Peatman
On the 155th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, discover four communication techniques from Lincoln's masterful 272-word speech that you can apply in your leadership today.
Read Full Post →September 6, 2018|By Joseph Mieczkowski
Exploring the true meaning of courage through the lives of Senator John McCain and Civil War heroes William and Alonzo Cushing - men who acted despite their fears.
Read Full Post →July 3, 2018|By Jared Peatman
On the anniversary of Gettysburg, learn how General Longstreet's poor negotiating skills led to one of the Civil War's worst decisions and 7,500 casualties.
Read Full Post →May 29, 2018|By Jared Peatman
Discover how Civil War rifle musket technology reveals timeless lessons about new technology adoption and the critical importance of proper training.
Read Full Post →May 11, 2018|By Jared Peatman
Explore how Angela Duckworth's four elements of grit - interest, practice, purpose, and hope - perfectly describe Abraham Lincoln's approach to leadership and life.
Read Full Post →April 24, 2018|By Jared Peatman
Discover seven powerful leadership principles from Frank Rivers' 'The Way of the Owl' and how they apply to effective conflict management and strategic thinking.
Read Full Post →April 9, 2018|By Jared Peatman
On the 153rd anniversary of Lee's surrender at Appomattox, explore three crucial leadership insights from the Confederacy's most famous general.
Read Full Post →March 20, 2018|By Jared Peatman
Discover how the myth-making around Davy Crockett reveals important truths about organizational storytelling and the stories we tell about ourselves.
Read Full Post →March 15, 2018|By Jared Peatman
Discover the science of total motivation and learn how Joshua Chamberlain's leadership with the 2nd Maine mutineers demonstrates the perfect application of play, purpose, and potential.
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