Quote by Donald Rumsfeld
Dont necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessar

Dont necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership. – Donald Rumsfeld

Other quotes by Donald Rumsfeld

First rule of politics: you cant win unless youre on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win. – Donald Rumsfeld

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Politics
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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 country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House. – Donald Rumsfeld

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best
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Leave the Presidents 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. – Donald Rumsfeld

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Business
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To have long term success as a coach or in any position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way. – Pat Riley

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A leader is a person you will follow to a place you wouldnt go by yourself. – Joel A. Barker

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The leader is one who mobilizes others toward a goal shared by leaders and followers… Leaders, followers and goals make up the three equally necessary supports for leadership. – Gary Wills

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Shouldnt Democrats insist that Sen. Durbin step down as their whip, the number two man in their leadership? – Bill Kristol

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