19 quotes
American general and diplomat (1937–2021)
“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.”
"Perpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier."
on Inspirational
"Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it."
on Wisdom
"Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible."
on Leadership
"Fit no stereotypes. Don't chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team's mission."
"Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence."
on Success
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
"Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off."
"Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age."
on Humor
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."
"Don't let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn't go with it."
"Hope is not a strategy"
on Strategy
"The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best."
on Freedom
"Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard."
on Life
"I think whether you're having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude."
"It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning."
"Get mad, then get over it."
"Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror."
"You don't know what you can get away with until you try."
