Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
COLIN POWELLGet mad, then get over it.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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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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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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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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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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Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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Don’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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Preferring members of any one group for no reason other than race or ethnic origin is discrimination for its own sake. This the Constitution forbids.
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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you’ve got to compromise. You’ve got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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