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Organization doesn't really accomplish anything. Plans don't accomplish anything, either. Theories of management don't much matter. Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved. Only by attracting the best people will you accomplish great deeds.


Colin Powell

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COLIN POWELL The United States is not stingy. We are the greatest contributor to international relief efforts in ...
COLIN POWELL the level of a mammoth new campaign.
COLIN POWELL We wanted it to be a special program of the State Department. Randy worked for me.
COLIN POWELL Have fun in your command. Don't always run at a breakneck pace. Take leave when you've earne...
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