An organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
COLIN POWELLLook for intelligence and judgment and, most critically, a capacity to anticipate, to see around corners. Also look for loyalty, integrity, a high energy drive, a balanced ego and the drive to get things done.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.
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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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The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
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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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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Don’t just count your days, make your days count.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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