Dont necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership. – Donald Rumsfeld
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. – Donald Rumsfeld
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 too much yourself creates a bottleneck. – Donald Rumsfeld
In politics, every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it. – Donald Rumsfeld