If you get the dirty end of the stick, sharpen it and turn it into a useful tool.
COLIN POWELLDon’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.
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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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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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We can seldom get our children to do what we tell them, but they almost never fail to imitate us.
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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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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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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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My responsibility, our responsibility as lucky Americans, is to try to give back to this country as much as it has given us, as we continue our American journey together.
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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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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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Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.
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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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The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
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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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Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
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