We are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country – to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!
COLIN POWELLWe are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country – to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!
COLIN POWELLAn organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
COLIN POWELLDon’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
COLIN POWELLAlways do your best. Somebody is watching you.
COLIN POWELLWhen you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
COLIN POWELLAs a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
COLIN POWELLI want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
COLIN POWELLTreat 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.
COLIN POWELLGive me the right people and I don’t much care what organization you give me. Good things will happen. Give me the wrong people and it doesn’t matter what you do with the organization. Bad things will happen.
COLIN POWELLYou 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 POWELLA mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.
COLIN POWELLNever neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
COLIN POWELLWe 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.
COLIN POWELLNone of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
COLIN POWELLYou don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
COLIN POWELLBeing responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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