As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
COLIN POWELLWe are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country – to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!
More Colin Powell Quotes
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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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It is good if your enemy underestimates you. The dumber they think you are the more surprised they are when you kill them.
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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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My responsibility, our responsibility as lucky Americans, is to try to give back to this country as much as it has given us, as we continue our American journey together.
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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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You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
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If a leader doesn’t convey passion and intensity then there will be no passion and intensity within the organization and they’ll start to fall down and get depressed.
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Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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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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Don’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
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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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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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Look for intelligence and judgment and, most critically, a capacity to anticipate, to see around corners. Also look for loyalty, integrity, a high energy drive, a balanced ego and the drive to get things done.
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An organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
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