Don't do or say things you would not like to see on the front page of The Washington Post. Donald Rumsfeld frontpagepost Change image and share on social
Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to 'carry it off.' Donald Rumsfeld abilitycarrydepend Change image and share on social
Don't be a bottleneck. If a matter is not a decision for the President or you, delegate it. Force responsibility down and out. Find problem areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it. Donald Rumsfeld addareabottleneck share on social
Think ahead. Don't let day-to-day operations drive out planning. Donald Rumsfeld aheaddaydrive Change image and share on social
Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance. Donald Rumsfeld improveperformancepresident Change image and share on social
The price of being close to the President is delivering bad news. You fail him if you don't tell him the truth. Others won't do it. Donald Rumsfeld badclosedeliver Change image and share on social
If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much. Donald Rumsfeld criticize Change image and share on social
Look for what's missing. Many advisors can tell a President how to improve what's proposed or what's gone amiss. Few are able to see what isn't there. Donald Rumsfeld advisoramissimprove Change image and share on social
