Quotes About Leadership

CEASE FIRE,' Captain Johansen shouted. 'Cease fire, what's wrong with you guys? Stop wasting the goddamn ammo. CEASE FIRE!' Cease fire,' the lieutenants hollered. Cease fire,' the platoon sergeants hollered. Cease the goddamn fire,' shouted the squad leaders. That,' I told Barney, 'is the chain of command.

He got in his car and rolled down the window. 'Make me out to be a good guy, okay? Brave and handsome, all that stuff. Best platoon leader ever.' He hesitated for a second. 'And do me a favor. Don't mention anything about -' 'No,' I said, 'I won't.

Sonhar o futuro não está reservado aos tecnólogos. O governo do povo, pelo povo e para o povo exige também uma reinvenção massiva para o século XXI.

When the best leader leads, the people say "We did it ourselves." —Lao-tzu

And let's not forget that George Washington "loved the Indians," according to Glenn Beck,126 never mind that he waged an annihilationist war against them. Indeed, Washington wrote to Major General John Sullivan, imploring him to "lay waste" to all Iroquois settlements, so that their lands may not be "merely overrun but destroyed."127

People of authority love capes.

The grand admiral was smart and subtle, but never used his brilliance to show up or humiliate anyone. He demanded results, but never perfection, and had amazing stores of patience for those who were truly working to their fullest ability. He cared about his people, to the point of standing up for them even against the disapproval of powerful men like Lord Vader.

Sometimes a commander's decisions must be made without regard for how they will be perceived," Thrawn said. "What matters is that the commander does what is necessary for victory.

All who hold positions of power fear or hate someone. Or something." Arihnda

But we will succeed. I've seen the future, Jorj. We will succeed, because we have no other choice. -Thrawn

You served too long under Lord Vader, Captain. I Have no qualms about accepting a useful idea merely because it wasn't my own. My position and ego are not at stake here.

Did Thrawn even recognize the depth of loyalty he inspired in those who worked with him? Knowing Thrawn, probably not.

Fine," Vanto said. The musculature of his throat relaxes partially, but not fully. "Personally, I'd be a lot more concerned about him, but that's up to you. But I'm still the bottom man on the roster. Why do you even care about me?" "You are my translator. You hold my words in your hand, and their meanings. A misjudged translation will confuse or anger. A deliberate error could lead to death.

Leadership and obedience are the two legs on which a warrior's life is balanced. Without both, victory cannot be achieved. Leadership depends on information and comprehension. Not so obedience. Sometimes a commander may choose to share details of his plan. Often he may not. In either case, obedience must be instant and complete. Such automatic response relies on trust between commander and those commanded. And that trust can only be obtained through leadership.

Pellaeon was a good officer, but he'd never had quite the degree of personal loyalty that Savit liked in his subordinates. Sending him off to the station, away from what was about to happen out here, was simply a prudent thing to do.

What about you, Commander? Why do *you* seek higher rank?' It was a question many had asked over the years. Thrawn had asked it of himself. The answer never seemed to satisfy the questioner. 'Because there are problems that must be solved. Some cannot be solved by anyone except me.

I said no, Jimmy said. His voice quavered slightly under the blazing heat of her glare, but his words were as solid as a sealant weld. Captain Smith says it's wrong. And I say it's right, Kulasawa snapped. Why listen to him instead of me? Because he's my boss. Jimmy looked at me. And because I trust him. He turned back to Kulasawa. And because he's never needed a gun to tell me what to do.

I know something about a lot of things, she countered evenly. That's why you're grooming me to be your lieutenant, remember? - Mara Jade

History is on the move, Captain. Those who cannot keep up will be left behind, to watch from a distance

A great tactician creates plans. A good tactician recognizes the soundness of a plan presented to him. A fair tactician must see the plan succeed before offering approval. Those

The one truism in all politics is that loud voices will be raised against any decision that is made.

My job is to protect the Ascendancy and the Chiss people, sir," he said quietly. "Whatever it costs to achieve that goal, I will pay it." A chill ran up Ba'kif's back. Whatever it costs.

If you accept the position of governor, part of your job is to make sure all your people have a decent shot at making something good out of their lives.

You have to understand that Bothans think in terms of political and persuasive influence, not military power. The typical Bothan's goal is to go through life getting more and more people to listen to what he has to say.