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. Donald Rumsfeld commandconsentcontact share on social
If a prospective Presidential approach can't be explained clearly enough to be understood well, it probably hasn't been thought through well enough. If not well understood by the American people, it probably won't 'sail' anyway. Send it back for further thought. Donald Rumsfeld americanapproachback share on social
If it were a fact, it wouldn't be called intelligence. Donald Rumsfeld callfactintelligence Change image and share on social
If in doubt, move decisions up to the President. Donald Rumsfeld decisiondoubtmove Change image and share on social
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. Donald Rumsfeld federalgovernmenthandle share on social
Reduce the layers of management. They put distance between the top of an organization and the customers. Donald Rumsfeld customerdistancelayer Change image and share on social
It is easier to get into something than to get out of it. Donald Rumsfeld easy Change image and share on social
Public servants are paid to serve the American people. Do it well. Donald Rumsfeld americanpaypeople Change image and share on social
If you develop rules, never have more than ten. Donald Rumsfeld developruleten Change image and share on social
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life. Donald Rumsfeld challengeenjoyinterest Change image and share on social
