One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.
COLIN POWELLThe greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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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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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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Don’t just count your days, make your days count.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
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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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Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
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Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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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 essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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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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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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