Attentiveness of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln could be considered one of the most intelligent and respected men in American history, yet he only had eleven months of formal education! Lincoln's active mind and attentiveness to his surroundings taught him how to wisely direct a nation.

Listen to Running Out of Time, a true account of Abraham Lincoln's life. Then consider the following points as you think about how Mr. Lincoln demonstrated attentiveness.

• Abe sat straight in his chair, leaning toward the person who was talking.
  
• Abe kept himself from other distractions.
  
• Abe looked directly at the person speaking to him.
  
• Abe asked questions to gain more understanding.
  
• Abe never tried to draw attention to himself. In his conversations with others he tried to make the other person feel more important than himself.