Respect for leaders by followers can’t be mandated; it must be earned. It has to be given to leaders by their followers.
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One 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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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
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My own experience is that you get as much information as you can and then you pay attention to your intuition, to your informed instinct.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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The greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute 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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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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Don’t let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
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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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