Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
DONALD RUMSFELDDon’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
DONALD RUMSFELDTreat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was – by a taxpayer.
DONALD RUMSFELDDon’t blame the boss. He has enough problems.
DONALD RUMSFELDBe able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance.
DONALD RUMSFELDPreserve the President’s options. He may need them.
DONALD RUMSFELDRemember where you came from.
DONALD RUMSFELDAmidst 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.
DONALD RUMSFELDWhatever your position, reach out to those who know more than you do, and have been around longer than you have. Find those people. Listen carefully. And learn.
DONALD RUMSFELDDon’t speak ill of your predecessors or successors. You didn’t walk in their shoes.
DONALD RUMSFELDEvery day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
DONALD RUMSFELDEveryone’s saying you can’t do anything until you can do everything.
DONALD RUMSFELDKnow that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate somewhat to the amount of publicity you receive.
DONALD RUMSFELDFirst rule of politics: you can’t win unless you’re on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win.
DONALD RUMSFELDPresidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.
DONALD RUMSFELDLet’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
DONALD RUMSFELDThere are a lot of people who lie and get away with it, and that’s just a fact.
DONALD RUMSFELD