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. Donald Rumsfeld egoentergood Change image and share on social
Don't divide the world into 'them' and 'us.' Avoid infatuation with or resentment of the press, the Congress, rivals, or opponents. Accept them as facts. They have their jobs and you have yours. Donald Rumsfeld acceptavoidcongress 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
See that the President, the Cabinet and staff are informed. If cut out of the information flow, their decisions may be poor, not made, or not confidently or persuasively implemented. Donald Rumsfeld cabinetconfidentlycut Change image and share on social
Don't blame the boss. He has enough problems. Donald Rumsfeld blamebosproblem Change image and share on social
With the press there is no 'off the record.' Donald Rumsfeld pressrecord Change image and share on social
When you raise issues with the President, try to come away with both that decision and also a precedent. Pose issues so as to evoke broader policy guidance. This can help to answer a range of similar issues likely to arise later. Donald Rumsfeld answerarisebroad share on social
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
Test ideas in the marketplace. You learn from hearing a range of perspectives. Consultation helps engender the support decisions need to be successfully implemented. Donald Rumsfeld consultationdecisionengender Change image and share on social
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. Donald Rumsfeld achieveannouncebureaucracy Change image and share on social
