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With vision only, you get no follow-through. With enforcers only, the vision is realized but leaves a lot of wreckage.

Colin Powell

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Colin Powell
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: April 5
Diplomat
Former United States Secretary Of State
Politician
Soldier
New York City
New York
Colin Luther Powell
Enforcers
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Leaves
Realized
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Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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Don't bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
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