Abraham Lincoln did something modern leaders could learn from: he brought his political rivals into his own cabinet.
Rather than surround himself with people who already agreed with him, Lincoln appointed former opponents like William H. Seward to help lead a nation on the brink of civil war. Does surrounding yourself with opposing viewpoints make you a stronger leader, or does it invite conflict?
History has a way of challenging what we think we know about leadership, politics, and power.
Part of our 'Internal Improvements' series from The United States of Amnesia.
Would you rather have advisers who challenge you or colleagues who agree with you? Tell us why in the comments.
