The Lincoln Method: Master Leadership as a Techie with 4 Steps to Build Trust, Inspire Action, and Unlock Career Advancement

Abhishek Verma
ILLUMINATION
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3 min readOct 25, 2023

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🎩 In 1865, Abraham Lincoln ended the Civil War.

He was a man of incredible wisdom, emotional intelligence, and resolve. With a divided nation on the brink, he united, healed, and guided it through its darkest hour. Lincoln’s leadership skills were timeless, offering lessons that can be applied even today, regardless of your field.

So, what does this have to do with you?

Even if you’re not leading a nation, you can adopt Honest Abe’s principles to lead a team.

Let Honest Abe inspire your own leadership journey.

👨‍💻 Leaders are made, not born.

Most developers are stellar at coding but often falter when put in leadership roles. The issues generally arise from a lack of management experience, difficulty showing empathy, or not having a clear vision. But these are skills that can be learned, cultivated, and refined over time.

So, what’s the solution?

If you’re a developer seeking to become a leader, think of the Lincoln Method as your own Emancipation Proclamation — a comprehensive blueprint for mastering the art of leadership.
Begin your transformation today.

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