Don’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
COLIN POWELLThe freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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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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You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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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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Get mad, then get over it.
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Always be looking for the opportunities, and always be optimistic about what you can do with that opportunity.
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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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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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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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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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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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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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