In my life as a soldier and citizen, I have seen time and time again that inaction has dire consequences.
Stanley A. McchrystalRead
What I really want are students who want to partner with other people, to be part of an organization and to influence people so that they can accomplish things that the organization would not have accomplished otherwise.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of collaboration and influence in achieving organizational goals.
In this quote, Stanley A. McChrystal highlights the value of students who seek to work together with others to create a meaningful impact within an organization. Such individuals are not only focused on personal achievements but are dedicated to collective success, contributing to objectives that exceed what could have been achieved alone. This sentiment reflects a desire for shared responsibility and the power of teamwork in transformative endeavors.
Themes
CollaborationInfluenceOrganizationTeamworkSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about teamwork, this quote can be used to inspire students to collaborate.
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I was raised with traditional stories of leadership: Robert E. Lee, John Buford at Gettysburg. And I also was raised with personal examples of leadership. This was my father in Vietnam. And I was raised to believe that soldiers were strong and wise and brave and faithful; they didn't lie, cheat, steal, or abandon their comrades.
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When you go through some controversy and you see your face on the news in a negative way for 48 hours... you doubt yourself. And your friends make the difference. They become a safety net that come in and say, 'That's not the case.' And the relationships that you've built... come to the fore.
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The basic DNA we've got to implant in leaders now is adaptability: not to get wedded to the solution to a particular problem, because not only the problem but the solution changes day to day. Creating people who are hardwired for that is going to be our challenge for the future.
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If every soldier is authorized to make one mistake, then we lose the war.
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