Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
COLIN POWELLExperts often possess more data than judgment.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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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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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.
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Treat people kindly. When you are kind to somebody and I don’t mean necessarily “buddy-buddy”, just show kindness and consideration. Show that people are worthy and you respect them and you are glad they’re with you.
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Get mad, then get over it.
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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
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Leaders have followers. The primary role of a leader is to convey to those followers a sense of purpose, vision, and mission.
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Always be looking for the opportunities, and always be optimistic about what you can do with that opportunity.
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