To succeed, we have to first believe in ourselves. Therefore, "Every person I've met who was humble, had every reason to be so."
The unnecessary futility of seeking perfection, "A belt does not have to go through every loop."
On why none of the sentinels at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are officers, "Because we want it done right."
In regard to using power and status: "What good is rank, if you don't pull it?"
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On reaching the age of 85, "I can see the tape."
Management can be taught but leadership comes only with birth. Therefore: "All attempts to teach Leadership are both futile - and amusing."
"A meeting will be a waste of time if it has a facilitator, butcher paper on the wall, and a team building exercise."
As a successful, dedicated, program manager, "Yes I did step on many toes, but they were on the feet of the enemies who tried to trip me."
Also, as a PM, in response to being a loose cannon, "True, I was, but I still hit every target."
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