If everybody trusts one another, then the person who didn’t prevail will faithfully execute the decision as if it was their idea.
COLIN POWELLFirst you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.
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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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Preferring members of any one group for no reason other than race or ethnic origin is discrimination for its own sake. This the Constitution forbids.
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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 greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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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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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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We are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country – to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!
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Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.
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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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