Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
DONALD RUMSFELDYou go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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Let your family, staff, and friends know that you’re still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position.
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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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What you measure improves.” A corollary rule in the military is that “You get what you inspect, not what you expect.
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There are known knowns, things we know that we know; and there are known unknowns, things that we know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns, things we do not know we don’t know.
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Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos.
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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.
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If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.
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Treat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was – by a taxpayer.
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Test ideas in the marketplace. You learn from hearing a range of perspectives. Consultation helps engender the support decisions need to be successfully implemented.
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If you develop rules, never have more than ten.
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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.
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Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
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Presidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.
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Reduce the number of lawyers. They are like beavers – they get in the middle of the stream and dam it up.
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