Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
COLIN POWELLBut just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you’ve got to compromise. You’ve got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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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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It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.
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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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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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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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Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
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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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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.
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The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.
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Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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