A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
COLIN POWELLOne of the fondest expressions around is that we can’t be the world’s policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.
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If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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Don’t just count your days, make your days count.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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Always be looking for that which you do well and that which you love doing, and when you find those two things together — man, you got it.
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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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We are not trapped in what the science of management says we can do. We are capable of doing what the art of leadership says is possible.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
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First you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.
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I regret that the presentation I made at the UN turned out to be wrong. It was wrong on the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but pretty much right on intentions and capabilities.
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Trust is the glue that holds an org together & the lubricant that moves it forward.
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Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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