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Below are 10 quotes from Gen. Schwarzkopf that encapsulate his views on leadership and war.
10) “Do what is right, not what you think the high headquarters wants or what you think will make you look good.”
9) “You learn far more from negative leadership than positive leadership. Because you learn how not to do it.”
8) “War is a profane thing.”
7) “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.”
6) “True courage is being afraid, and going ahead and doing your job anyhow, that’s what courage is.”
5) “It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
4) “When placed in command, take charge.”
3) “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in battle.”
2) “Any soldier worth his salt should be antiwar; and still there are things worth fighting for.”
1) “Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy.”
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Kevin Kruse is a NY Times bestselling author and motivational speaker. Get more success quotes and tips from his newsletter at kevinkruse.com and check out keynote video excerpt. His new book, Employee Engagement 2.0, teaches managers how to turn apathetic groups into emotionally committed teams.
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