The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
COLIN POWELLAn organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Fit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission.
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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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Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
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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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I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
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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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There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.
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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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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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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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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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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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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
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The greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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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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