There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
COLIN POWELLThere are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
COLIN POWELLGood leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire ineffective staff.
COLIN POWELLAlways show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
COLIN POWELLIt 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.
COLIN POWELLExperts often possess more data than judgment.
COLIN POWELLWhen you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
COLIN POWELLAlways focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
COLIN POWELLExcellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
COLIN POWELLAlways do your best. Somebody is watching you.
COLIN POWELLThe commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
COLIN POWELLHave a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
COLIN POWELLThe freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
COLIN POWELLI regret that the presentation I made at the UN turned out to be wrong. It was wrong on the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but pretty much right on intentions and capabilities.
COLIN POWELLPissing people off doesn’t mean you’re doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably piss people off.
COLIN POWELLWhat could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful
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