Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience.
COLIN POWELLAlways 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.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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The greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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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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I regret that the presentation I made at the UN turned out to be wrong. It was wrong on the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but pretty much right on intentions and capabilities.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
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Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
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If a leader doesn’t convey passion and intensity then there will be no passion and intensity within the organization and they’ll start to fall down and get depressed.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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Get mad, then get over it.
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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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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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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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The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.
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