Don’t be buffaloed by experts and elites. Experts often possess more data than judgment. Elites can become so inbred that they produce hemophiliacs who bleed to death as soon as they are nicked by the real world.
COLIN POWELLDon’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
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My responsibility, our responsibility as lucky Americans, is to try to give back to this country as much as it has given us, as we continue our American journey together.
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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
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When you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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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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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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Treat people kindly. When you are kind to somebody and I don’t mean necessarily “buddy-buddy”, just show kindness and consideration. Show that people are worthy and you respect them and you are glad they’re with you.
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My own experience is that you get as much information as you can and then you pay attention to your intuition, to your informed instinct.
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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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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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Get mad, then get over it.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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