Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
COLIN POWELLWhen you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Failure is a part of life and you have to learn to deal with it. Failure is something that is part of life’s cycle and it’s from failure that you gain life experience.
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You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.
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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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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Don’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
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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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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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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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Don’t just count your days, make your days count.
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Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience.
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Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
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