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.
COLIN POWELLFit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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When you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
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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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Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
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Don’t just count your days, make your days count.
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It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
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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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If everybody trusts one another, then the person who didn’t prevail will faithfully execute the decision as if it was their idea.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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If you get the dirty end of the stick, sharpen it and turn it into a useful tool.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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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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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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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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