The chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny.
COLIN POWELLEvery organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Trust is the glue that holds an org together & the lubricant that moves it forward.
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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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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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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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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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But 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.
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Every organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes.
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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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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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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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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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I regret that the presentation I made at the UN turned out to be wrong. It was wrong on the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but pretty much right on intentions and capabilities.
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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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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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