Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
COLIN POWELLAlways do your best. Somebody is watching you.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Look for intelligence and judgment and, most critically, a capacity to anticipate, to see around corners. Also look for loyalty, integrity, a high energy drive, a balanced ego and the drive to get things done.
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Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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Treat people kindly. When you are kind to somebody and I don’t mean necessarily “buddy-buddy”, just show kindness and consideration. Show that people are worthy and you respect them and you are glad they’re with you.
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There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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Pissing people off doesn’t mean you’re doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably piss people off.
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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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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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