You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
COLIN POWELLAlways show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
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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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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 are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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First you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.
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Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.
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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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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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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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My own experience is that you get as much information as you can and then you pay attention to your intuition, to your informed instinct.
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