It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.
COLIN POWELLThe day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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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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The chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny.
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Every organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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If you get the dirty end of the stick, sharpen it and turn it into a useful tool.
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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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The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not about strategies. It is all about people-motivating people to get the job done. You have to be people-centered.
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Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
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Pissing people off doesn’t mean you’re doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably piss people off.
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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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Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
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