6 Donald Rumsfeld Quotes To Help Strengthen You At All Times
Donald Rumsfeld is a political figure known for being the secretary of defense under both President Gerald Ford and President George W. Bush. He is both the youngest and the second oldest person to have served as Secretary of Defense. Additionally, Rumsfeld was a three-term U.S. Congressman from Illinois, Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, Counsellor to the President, the United States Permanent Representative to NATO and White House Chief of Staff. There is certainly a lot we could learn through his experiences having executed leadership at such high positions. Here are some of those learnings for you, in his own words.
1. “Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.”
2. “If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.”
3. “Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to ‘carry it off.’”
4. “It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.”
5. “Think ahead. Don't let day-to-day operations drive out planning.”
6. “If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right.”
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