Always be looking for the opportunities, and always be optimistic about what you can do with that opportunity.
COLIN POWELLRespect for leaders by followers can’t be mandated; it must be earned. It has to be given to leaders by their followers.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful
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Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is “no.” That’s not America.
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Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience.
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There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.
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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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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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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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We can seldom get our children to do what we tell them, but they almost never fail to imitate us.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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Get mad, then get over it.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.
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