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So I have observed that one of the most overlooked but important qualities of great leadership

is one's courage and willingness to do what's unpopular. Unargubly, one of the greatest leaders in

history at the time of his leadership continually suffered vehement opposition and

may have been one of the most unpopular people to ever serve in

his position. His name is Abraham Lincoln consistently ranked by scholars as

one of the greatest presidents of all time.

Because Lincoln's viewpoints were so different from that of many other government officials,

he faced constant antagonism.

Famously, as a congressman, he took a very unpopular stand against President James K. Hulk

regarding the Mexican war saying that the war was unjust.

The great Abe lost elections for several different political offices

before finally being elected president by one of the lowest popular margins

in history. He was regularly ridiculed and viciously attacked by the press.

Right before the 1864 election, a newspaper editor in Lacrosse, Wisconsin actually suggested

someone be Brutus and stab Lincoln.

Lincoln was of course unpopular with Democrats but for much of his administration

he was also unpopular with some members of his own

party even his cabinet composed of men he had beaten out for the Republican

nomination often confronted him yet because he was willing to do what was unpopular,

taking deliberate stance on conscience,

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