Colin Powell Quotes, Thoughts and images

Have a sense of humour to break the tension in times of great toil.

Trust is the glue that holds an org together & the lubricant that moves it forward.

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.

If you get the dirty end of the stick, sharpen it and turn it into a useful tool.

Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.

Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and experience.

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.

Don't bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.

Respect for leaders by followers can't be mandated; it must be earned. It has to be given to leaders by their followers.

One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.

Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.

You can't make someone else's choices. You shouldn't let someone else make yours.

You know you're a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.

The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.

Get mad, then get over it.

Every organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes

As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.

Endeavours succeed or fail because of the people involved.

Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.