Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
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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We are not trapped in what the science of management says we can do. We are capable of doing what the art of leadership says is possible.
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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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Trust is the glue that holds an org together & the lubricant that moves it forward.
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You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
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Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
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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 essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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