Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
If it were a fact, it wouldn't be called intelligence.
If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right.
Presidential leadership needn't always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.
Secretary Powell and I agree on every single issue that has ever been before this administration except for those instances where Colin's still learning.
In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus t...
Politics is human beings it's addition rather than subtraction.
Let your family, staff, and friends know that you're still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position.
Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to 'carry it off.'
In politics, every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
Leave the President's family business to him. You will have plenty to do without trying to manage the First Family. They are likely to do fine without your help.
In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone.
First rule of politics: you can't win unless you're on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win.
You will launch many projects, but have time to finish only a few. So think, plan, develop, launch and tap good people to be responsible. Give them authority and hold them accountable. Trying to do to...
Imagine, a September 11 with weapons of mass destruction. It's not 3,000. It's tens of thousands of innocent men, women and children.
Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos.
Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that...
Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The countr...
Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals.
