Donald Rumsfeld | money
Congress, the press, and the bureaucracy too often focus on how much money or effort is spent, rather than whether the money or effort actually achieves the announced goal.
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Donald Rumsfeld | money
Presidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.
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Donald Rumsfeld | learning
Secretary Powell and I agree on every single issue that has ever been before this administration except for those instances where Colin’s still learning.
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Donald Rumsfeld | leadership
Presidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.
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Donald Rumsfeld | leadership
In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus to his leadership.
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Donald Rumsfeld | government
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.
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Donald Rumsfeld | government
The Federal Government should be the last resort, not the first. Ask if a potential program is truly a federal responsibility or whether it can better be handled privately, by voluntary organizations, or by local or state governments.
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Donald Rumsfeld | family
Leave the President’s 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.
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Donald Rumsfeld | family
Let your family, staff, and friends know that you’re still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position.
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