It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
COLIN POWELLThere are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
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One of the fondest expressions around is that we can’t be the world’s policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.
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Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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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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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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Don’t be buffaloed by experts and elites. Experts often possess more data than judgment. Elites can become so inbred that they produce hemophiliacs who bleed to death as soon as they are nicked by the real world.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
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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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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Good leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire ineffective staff.
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