War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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Develop your team. If you know your people, are fair in setting realistic goals and expectations, and lead by example, you will develop teamwork.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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One day my grandson said to me, grandpa were you a hero in the war? And i said to him no I’m not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.
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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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I have always prided myself that I do my own thinking. I have my own philosophy. I have my own answer to the reasons things have turned out in my life.
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We all experienced sleep deprivation at times – hat is the nature of stress but a physically exhausted leader routinely makes poor decisions in times of crisis.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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The key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
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The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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I would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
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