Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.

Donald Rumsfeld
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  1. Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we...

  2. Those who made the decisions with imperfect knowledge will be judged in hindsight by those with considerably more information at their disposal and time for reflection.

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  5. If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right.

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