One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.
COLIN POWELLThe commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Always be looking for that which you do well and that which you love doing, and when you find those two things together — man, you got it.
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We 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.
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You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
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Preferring members of any one group for no reason other than race or ethnic origin is discrimination for its own sake. This the Constitution forbids.
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Maybe we don’t put our young people in situations often enough where they’re allowed to fail. When you fail you gain experience, and with enough experience, you don’t fail as often.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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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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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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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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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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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.
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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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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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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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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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