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Demonstrate an understanding of emotional destiny

...... Returning back, then, to Lincoln and his relative adherence to concepts expounded by Ellis, REBT, Epictetus, and a number of the online readings, Lincoln executed many other interesting, savvy, and intelligent strategies of leadership in the face of dire situations, such as the American Civil War. In the most general sense, Lincoln lead by being led (Phillips, YEAR, p. 99). In other words, the former President paid great heed to his cabinet members suggestions, and often followed them when he felt they were right or they knew more about him regarding the subject at hand (Phillips, YEAR). Most significantly, though, he let them take credit for their ideas that succeeded while taking the blame for their ideas that failed (Phillips, YEAR). It was in this way that he developed excellent networking skills, kept his subordinates happy, and encouraged innovation among his subordinates, especiallyas mentioned by Phillipsamong high-profile generals of the Union Army in the Civil War (YEAR)
Such a strategy toward Lincolns management of his subordinates is reflected by an idea in the Enchiridion by Epictetus, when he said, Don't be prideful with any excellence that is not your own. If a horse should be prideful and say, I