I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSI found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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Anticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. Don’t wait until you get to the top of the ridge and then make up your mind.
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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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The intensity of a fire, or a heavy concentration, to be a leader, you have to be able to concentrate on that fire and move just as soon as it stops or the last round hits.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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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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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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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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