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Strategic Decision-Making Under Pressure
Once upon a time… there was a period when many Americans viewed their president as a dictator. Abraham Lincoln is now regarded by many as the greatest president in American history, but in his own time, he was just as often seen as a dangerous, almost dictatorial leader. How can a single president be both so beloved and so reviled at the same time?
Lincoln faced a task that was almost superhuman: a country that had already effectively fallen apart, a political culture mired in mistrust, and a society teetering on the brink of civil war. Under those circumstances, he had to make decisions that are still discussed, criticized, and admired to this day.
In carrying out that work, Lincoln was both approachable and people-oriented—“Managing By Walking Around” was second nature to him. He accepted uncertainty and yet dared to act, even with incomplete information. His reputation as “Honest Abe” was not merely a public image but a form of steadfast character that provided direction amid chaos. And he used language not as embellishment, but as a strategic tool: communication was leadership.
This lecture explores
how Lincoln thought, how he made decisions, and what his way of thinking teaches us about strategic decision-making under extreme pressure—without romanticizing him or imposing parallels. The audience is invited to draw those parallels for themselves.
Joost Kramer analyzes American politics and elections with a focus on the impact on organizations. In his book *Midterm Mania*, he deciphers the dynamics behind the 2026 midterms and the consequences for the Netherlands and Europe.
He speaks to companies, financial institutions, and government partners, and is known for his accessible style: no jargon, just insight.
In this lecture on leadership, his two greatest passions come together: the American Civil War (1861–1865) and the American presidency.
Reviews
, trestan
Joost joined us on a Friday afternoon, which made for a more informal setting. He picked up on this very well and knew how to read the atmosphere perfectly. By interacting with the audience in a fun and natural way, he kept everyone involved.
, jesse
Joost has a refreshing narrative that puts current American events in broader perspective. Nice how he brings in the longer history of the country to make it clear that certain developments are not at all that rigorous or aberrant. Fine to listen to!
, Fenne
Joost was a fine and pleasant speaker. He listened attentively to our questions and managed to make connections between them in a pleasant way, so that everything fitted together nicely. He took his time and conveyed his story and message in a clear and engaging way.
, Jerrel
Joost Kramer gave a lecture on America at our office, which was incredibly interesting. He managed to convey the subject in a clear and engaging way, which kept everyone involved. His knowledge, examples and way of telling things made the lecture not only instructive, but also very pleasant to listen to. Definitely recommended for companies looking for an inspiring and substantive speaker.
, Victoria
A few weeks back, Joost Kramer came to our office. He was able to sense the atmosphere very well and knew how to keep everyone's attention by providing enough space for questions and mutual interaction. You can tell he likes it when you ask good questions, and it's clear he has a lot of knowledge about America which he shares with great interest. Even if you think you yourself have a fair amount of knowledge about the current state of affairs in America, there is still a lot of context in history that I myself did not know about. In short: informative, knowledgeable and above all fascinating.
, Isaac
Joost Kramer's speaking act on America is strong, clear and interesting. He knows how to capture the audience and bring the topic in a catchy way.
, Jim
Joost Kramer provided a very fine session on America at our office. Since it was Friday afternoon, we opted for an informal Q&A format. That worked perfectly. Joost managed to share many interesting insights in an accessible and relaxed manner. He also brought books for us, which was greatly appreciated. A friendly, engaging speaker who easily connects with his audience. Definitely highly recommended.
, Sanne
We recently hosted Joost Kramer in our office for an interactive Q&A session on America, and it was a great success. Joost knows how to explain complex political and social developments in an accessible and engaging way. His broad knowledge, sharp analyses and sense of humor kept everyone captivated from start to finish.
, Onno Verkuyl
Normally many thanks for your enormously strong performance last Wednesday. You are truly a story-teller and managed to captivate We received remarkably positive reactions. Even Nienke was very impressed.
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