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Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln
Movie Review. Spielberg’s “Lincoln”
By Gene Griessman, author of “Lincoln and Obama,” “The Words Lincoln Lived By,” and “Lincoln on Communication” Some movies are based on a true story. This Is a true story. And one of the most important stories in history. As … Continue reading
Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln Criticize the Supreme Court
What Presidents Say Publicly When the Supreme Court Makes a Bad Decision by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Relations between the U.S. Supreme Court and the President are often strained. And for good reason. The potential is always present for unelected justices … Continue reading
How To Give A Heartfelt Speech
Lessons From Lincoln: What You Say When You Give A Heartfelt Speech By Gene Griessman, Ph.D. “It is a gem that rightly took its place as one of the greatest of his speeches, but that is seldom recognized for what … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, advice for speeches, gene griessman, giving speeches, how to give a speech, how to speak like Lincoln, Illinois, Lincoln on Communication, Lincoln's Farewell Address at Springfield, Lincoln's speech, lincolnandobama.com, The Words Lincoln Lived By, whatyousay.com
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When Not To Send A Letter Or Email
Advice About Writing–And Not Writing–Letters And Emails by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Whatyousay.com advises you never to send a letter or email when *…you’re really, really angry You will regret it later if you do. Oh, I know the feeling. You’re … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, email writing, gene griessman, how to write a letter or email, J.B. Fuqua, letter writing advice, Lincoln's letter to General Meade after Gettysburg, Lincoln's unsent letter, lincolnandobama.com, never say, The Words Lincoln Lived By, Time Tactics of Very Successful People, USA Today, whatyousay.com
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A SLOW THINKER
LESSONS FROM HISTORY: ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A SLOW THINKER (The following is an excerpt from the CD “Lincoln’s Wisdom” by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. (You can obtain this CD at Amazon.com or at www.presidentlincoln.com) “I was always a slow thinker. Billy … Continue reading
How To Be An Effective Communicator: Heckling
What You Say To A Heckler: Lincoln’s Response by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. If you speak publicly, you need to know in advance what you will say in response to questions, objections, or heckling. This requires forward thinking—you anticipate what might … Continue reading
Abraham Lincoln’s Beliefs About Government
What Would Lincoln Say To Government Haters? by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. If Abraham Lincoln were alive today, he would have absolutely nothing to do with the modern anti-government movement. In fact, I am confident that he would vigorously oppose … Continue reading
Resolving Conflicts
What You Say When You’ve Had A Dispute With A Colleague by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Here’s a conflict resolution strategy that involves non-verbal behavior. An executive told me that if he accidentally discovered a way to deal with workplace conflict. … Continue reading
ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S RELATIONSHIP ADVICE
Advice on Relationships From Abraham Lincoln By Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Abraham Lincoln was able to forge relationships that were close and lasting. This was because of the way Lincoln came across to family members, friends, supporters, even enemies. Lincoln had … Continue reading