Lying offshore, ready to act, the presence of ships and Marines sometimes means much more than just having air power or ship's fire, when it comes to deterring a crisis. And the ships and Marines may not have to do anything but lie offshore. It is hard to lie offshore with a C-141 or C-130 full of airborne troops.
- Colin Powell
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When we are debating an issue, loyalty means giving me your honest opinion, whether you think I’ll like... Good leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire... The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
Foe means enemy. Now, will we have differences of opinion with the Russians? Yes. Will they get mad... The purposes of the United States should not be doubted. The Security Council resolutions will be enforced –... There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped... 1. It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
2. Get mad, then... Never receive counsel from unproductive people. Never discuss your problems
with someone incapable of contributing to the solution, because... Pissing people off doesn’t mean you’re doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably... The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve. Any time you tolerate mediocrity... A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not... None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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