What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful
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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The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.
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Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
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Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.
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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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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
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Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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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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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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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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Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
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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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None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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Every organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes.
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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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When you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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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.
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It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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