War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSAs a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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That’s what officers must do – break the cycle of fear. If a soldier is concentrating on his own feelings and on his own fear, and he sees you moving around, he realizes that you’re sharing the burden with him. That’s why he can then move.
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I would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
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Because I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.
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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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True satisfaction comes from getting the job done. Ribbons, medals, and accolades, then, are poor substitutes to the ability to look yourself in the mirror every night and know that you did your best.
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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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Develop your team. If you know your people, are fair in setting realistic goals and expectations, and lead by example, you will develop teamwork.
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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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