We are not trapped in what the science of management says we can do. We are capable of doing what the art of leadership says is possible.
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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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.
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Maybe we don’t put our young people in situations often enough where they’re allowed to fail. When you fail you gain experience, and with enough experience, you don’t fail as often.
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My own experience is that you get as much information as you can and then you pay attention to your intuition, to your informed instinct.
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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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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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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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