Don't
"overcontrol" like a novice pilot. Stay loose enough
from the flow that you can observe, calibrate and refine.
Donald Rumsfeld |
Don't
accept the post or stay unless you have an understanding with
the President that you're free to tell him what you think "with
the bark off" and you have the courage to do it.
Donald Rumsfeld |
Don't
automatically obey Presidential directives if you disagree or
if you suspect he hasn't considered key aspects of the issue.
Donald Rumsfeld |
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 |
Don't
begin to think you're the President. You're not. The Constitution
provides for only one.
Donald Rumsfeld |
Don't
blame the boss. He has enough problems.
Donald Rumsfeld |
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 |
Don't
do or say things you would not like to see on the front page
of the Washington Post.
Donald Rumsfeld |
Don't
necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary
to leadership.
Donald Rumsfeld |
Don't
say "the White House wants." Buildings can't want.
Donald Rumsfeld |