The author would like to expand the aim of this paper discussing President Lincoln to know more about his self-educated personality and to better understand his leadership by focusing his ability to make wise decisions under the critical circumstance. The author is interested in knowing the perception of Lincoln to deal with sensitive issues of the state. Furthermore, the hardworking phase of President Lincoln’s life and the services he offered to the public are the attributes which attract the author to select him for discussion as a public leader in this research paper.

Abraham Lincoln, through his hard work and ambition, won the presidential election in 1860 for the Republican Party and was elected as president of United States from 1861 to 1865. It was the time when the country was facing civil war. The states of South that were in favour of slavery announced their breaking from states of North that were against slavery and formed their own army. President Abraham with his wise decisions, speeches and actions protect the country from splitting into different states and announced the freedom of slaves by issuing Emancipation Proclamation. His leadership was critical in preserving the union of states during the course of America’s civil war. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the leadership styles of Abraham Lincoln through a review of biographical and other research.

The qualities or characteristics of a leader that inspire the countrymen vary according to the existing state or conditions in a country. In addition, the prosperity and development of a country are also dependent on the character of a leader and his attitude towards the success of the country. Thus, a combination of qualities that can satisfy the demands of countrymen and the demands for county development and integrity can define a good leader. A public leader makes its place in the heart of people by taking bold steps and wise decisions for the success of the country and to fulfil basic necessities of the public with ease.