Fit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission.
COLIN POWELLLeaders have followers. The primary role of a leader is to convey to those followers a sense of purpose, vision, and mission.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
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Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is “no.” That’s not America.
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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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If a leader doesn’t convey passion and intensity then there will be no passion and intensity within the organization and they’ll start to fall down and get depressed.
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We can seldom get our children to do what we tell them, but they almost never fail to imitate us.
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When you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
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It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.
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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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Don’t let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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