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.
COLIN POWELLWe 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.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Leaders have followers. The primary role of a leader is to convey to those followers a sense of purpose, vision, and mission.
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When you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
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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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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.
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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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The greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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In other words, don’t expect to always be great. Disappointments, failures and setbacks are a normal part of the lifecycle of a unit or a company and what the leader has to do is constantly be up and say ‘we have a problem, let’s go and get it’.
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The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
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An organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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It is good if your enemy underestimates you. The dumber they think you are the more surprised they are when you kill them.
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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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