Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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.
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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
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It is good if your enemy underestimates you. The dumber they think you are the more surprised they are when you kill them.
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Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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Look for intelligence and judgment and, most critically, a capacity to anticipate, to see around corners. Also look for loyalty, integrity, a high energy drive, a balanced ego and the drive to get things done.
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Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
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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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One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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Respect for leaders by followers can’t be mandated; it must be earned. It has to be given to leaders by their followers.
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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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Give 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.
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The most important thing I learned is that soldiers watch what their leaders do. You can give them classes and lecture them forever, but it is your personal example they will follow.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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