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.
DONALD RUMSFELDWhat you measure improves.” A corollary rule in the military is that “You get what you inspect, not what you expect.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random.
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If we know anything, it is that weakness is provocative.
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There are a lot of people who lie and get away with it, and that’s just a fact.
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Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
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The price of being close to the President is delivering bad news. You fail him if you don’t tell him the truth. Others won’t do it.
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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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If it were a fact, it wouldn’t be called intelligence.
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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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Simply because you do not have evidence that something exists does not mean that you have evidence that it doesn’t exist.
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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 are not criticized, you may not be doing much.
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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
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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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If in doubt, don’t. If still in doubt, do what’s right.
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