Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
COLIN POWELLBe careful what you choose: You may get it.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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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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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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Fit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission.
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None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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The greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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One 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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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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Every organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes.
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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
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But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you’ve got to compromise. You’ve got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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You can’t get it all done yourself. The best leaders are not afraid of picking people who are better than they are and who may one day replace them.
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