Maybe we don’t put our young people in situations often enough where they’re allowed to fail. When you fail you gain experience, and with enough experience, you don’t fail as often.
COLIN POWELLDon’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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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One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.
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Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.
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You can’t get it all done yourself. The best leaders are not afraid of picking people who are better than they are and who may one day replace them.
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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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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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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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Give me the right people and I don’t much care what organization you give me. Good things will happen. Give me the wrong people and it doesn’t matter what you do with the organization. Bad things will happen.
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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
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When you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
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Good leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire ineffective staff.
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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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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.
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