Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.
DONALD RUMSFELDSimply because you do not have evidence that something exists does not mean that you have evidence that it doesn’t exist.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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Don’t blame the boss. He has enough problems.
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You go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.
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Treat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was – by a taxpayer.
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Remember where you came from.
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If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random.
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Those who made the decisions with imperfect knowledge will be judged in hindsight by those with considerably more information at their disposal and time for reflection.
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Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals.
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Preserve the President’s options. He may need them.
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If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.
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If it were a fact, it wouldn’t be called intelligence.
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Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance.
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Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
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Prune – prune businesses, products, activities, people. Do it annually.
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Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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