Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
DONALD RUMSFELDRemember where you came from.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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There are a lot of people who lie and get away with it, and that’s just a fact.
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It isn’t making mistakes that’s critical; it’s correcting them and getting on with the principal task.
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Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small.
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If it were a fact, it wouldn’t be called intelligence.
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Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance.
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With the press there is no ‘off the record.’
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Learn to say ‘I don’t know.’ If used when appropriate, it will be often.
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What you measure improves.” A corollary rule in the military is that “You get what you inspect, not what you expect.
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If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random.
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Don’t blame the boss. He has enough problems.
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If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.
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Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos.
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Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.
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Let your family, staff, and friends know that you’re still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position.
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Presidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.
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