You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
COLIN POWELLYou don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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Don’t just count your days, make your days count.
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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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The greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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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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There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Get mad, then get over it.
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First you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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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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Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.
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