Colin Powell was the very first US Secretary of State to be African American. The man was a pioneer for change and he was an integral piece of America’s past few decades. Secretary Powell took a leading role in rallying America’s allies for military action in Afghanistan. Here are the 10 most inspirational Colin Powell quotes regarding leadership, being focused on the future, and his very own top 10 rules to live by.
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“Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.” – Colin Powell
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“Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not about strategies. It is all about people-motivating people to get the job done. You have to be people-centered.” – Colin Powell
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“None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.” – Colin Powell
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“Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience.” – Colin Powell
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“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.“ – Colin Powell
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“Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.” – Colin Powell
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“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” – Colin Powell
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“1. It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
2. Get mad, then get over it.
3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
4. It can be done!
5. Be careful what you choose. You may get it.
6. Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
7. You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
8. Check small things.
9. Share credit.
10. Remain calm. Be kind.” – Colin Powell
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