The key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSAs a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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We all experienced sleep deprivation at times – hat is the nature of stress but a physically exhausted leader routinely makes poor decisions in times of crisis.
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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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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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The only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
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One day my grandson said to me, grandpa were you a hero in the war? And i said to him no I’m not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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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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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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