The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
COLIN POWELLI want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
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Pissing people off doesn’t mean you’re doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably piss people off.
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It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.
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If everybody trusts one another, then the person who didn’t prevail will faithfully execute the decision as if it was their idea.
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What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful
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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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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
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In other words, don’t expect to always be great. Disappointments, failures and setbacks are a normal part of the lifecycle of a unit or a company and what the leader has to do is constantly be up and say ‘we have a problem, let’s go and get it’.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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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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Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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