In other words, don’t expect to always be great. Disappointments, failures and setbacks are a normal part of the lifecycle of a unit or a company and what the leader has to do is constantly be up and say ‘we have a problem, let’s go and get it’.
COLIN POWELLFirst 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.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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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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Get mad, then get over it.
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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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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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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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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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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
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It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.
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You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
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Trust is the glue that holds an org together & the lubricant that moves it forward.
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Fit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission.
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I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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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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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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Maybe we don’t put our young people in situations often enough where they’re allowed to fail. When you fail you gain experience, and with enough experience, you don’t fail as often.
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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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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 do your best. Somebody is watching you.
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Don’t just count your days, make your days count.
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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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