Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
MAJOR DICK WINTERS
I have always prided myself that I do my own thinking. I have my own philosophy. I have my own answer to the reasons things have turned out in my life.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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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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Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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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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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.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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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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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 recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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