If everybody trusts one another, then the person who didn’t prevail will faithfully execute the decision as if it was their idea.
COLIN POWELLGood leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire ineffective staff.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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We are not trapped in what the science of management says we can do. We are capable of doing what the art of leadership says is possible.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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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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Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is “no.” That’s not America.
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The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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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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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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One of the fondest expressions around is that we can’t be the world’s policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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Trust is the glue that holds an org together & the lubricant that moves it forward.
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Fit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission.
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Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
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Good leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire ineffective staff.
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