I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
COLIN POWELLOne of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not about strategies. It is all about people-motivating people to get the job done. You have to be people-centered.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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One of the fondest expressions around is that we can’t be the world’s policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.
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It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
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I regret that the presentation I made at the UN turned out to be wrong. It was wrong on the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but pretty much right on intentions and capabilities.
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Don’t be buffaloed by experts and elites. Experts often possess more data than judgment. Elites can become so inbred that they produce hemophiliacs who bleed to death as soon as they are nicked by the real world.
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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
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First you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.
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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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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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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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