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And time for reflection with colleagues is for me a lifesaver; it is not just a nice thing to do if you have the time. It is the only way you can survive.
One thing as a leader - you don't say something to say something. When you actually see something and need to talk to a guy, that's when you say it. It will come naturally.
If we're still talking about the same thing 40 or 50 years later, then that means we're not doing anything about it.
Most people are good at too many things. And when you say someone is focused, more often than not what you actually mean is they're very narrow.
You know, one thing I've learned over 40 years is that when you have jobs in Washington, you do it day by day and that's what I'm doing as secretary of defense.
One thing which I know about this world of glamour is that it is better to have people talking about you than not being talked about at all.
The one thing about being a parent is the ability to be selfless: To give up the things you want and need for the benefit of someone else.
In all these years, I've understood one thing: that it's only your work that should do all the talking.
Try to never say 'yes' on the phone; instead, say, 'I'll get back to you.' When you're actually speaking to someone, the desire to be accommodating is very strong, and can lead you to say 'yes' without enough consideration.
