Treat people kindly. When you are kind to somebody and I don’t mean necessarily “buddy-buddy”, just show kindness and consideration. Show that people are worthy and you respect them and you are glad they’re with you.
COLIN POWELLBut just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you’ve got to compromise. You’ve got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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An organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
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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’.
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Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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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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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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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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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience.
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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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Leaders have followers. The primary role of a leader is to convey to those followers a sense of purpose, vision, and mission.
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We are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country – to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!
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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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You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.
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