Monday is President’s Day, a holiday inspired by two presidents: one who for all practical purposes founded the country and another who saved it. It’s hard to imagine America without George Washington or Abraham Lincoln.
Vistage Chair and Speaker Greg Bustin has shared numerous lessons from history with Vistage Groups across the US. In his recent blog post, “Long Live Lincoln,’ Mr. Bustin offers some insights into Lincoln’s leadership and his effective use of humor.
A great leader also knows how to laugh at himself; so I think Mr. Lincoln would enjoy a chuckle at his own expense from the late Bob Newhart’s comedy sketch in which he imagined a conversation between Lincoln and his spin doctor: “Abe Lincoln vs. Madison Avenue.”
