I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
COLIN POWELLYou can’t get it all done yourself. The best leaders are not afraid of picking people who are better than they are and who may one day replace them.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Don’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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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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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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My own experience is that you get as much information as you can and then you pay attention to your intuition, to your informed instinct.
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None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
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Don’t be buffaloed by experts and elites. Experts often possess more data than judgment. Elites can become so inbred that they produce hemophiliacs who bleed to death as soon as they are nicked by the real world.
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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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