“On occasion a hobnailed kick can advance a faltering skirmish line far better than a stirring appeal to a man’s higher nature.” R.M. Sandusky
“On occasion a hobnailed kick can advance a faltering skirmish line far better than a stirring appeal to a man’s higher nature.” R.M. Sandusky
“In such times as these, the Army must be well trained, well equipped and well led by men of courage and of vision if it is to provide security of the quality and degree which the situation required.” General Maxwell D. Taylor (1901 to 1987) Maxwell Davenport Taylor was a US Army officer who became… Read More
“The characteristic which higher command always looks for in any officer is honesty. Honesty in thought, word, and deed. Second to honesty and courage of purpose, I would place an unselfish attitude as the greatest attribute of a leader. Place the care and protection of the men first; share their hardships without complaint and when… Read More
“Great military leaders have always possessed undaunted courage. History abounds with stories of leaders who have dared to do those things which their opponents never would dream they would.” General Alexander M. Patch (1889 to 1945) Alexander McCarrell Patch was a senior United States Army officer who fought in both World War I and World… Read More
“Only by full use of your imagination and your initiative will you ever know your own capabilities as a leader. You will never know your capability until you stretch yourself, or are stretched beyond what you think you can do or should do.” Lieutenant General Arthur G. Trudeau (1902 to 1991) Arthur Gilbert Trudeau was… Read More
“And remember that an honest leader leaves numerous living monuments in the form of leaders he has helped to develop and guide, who in part at least, reflect the guidance and man management to which they have been exposed.” Colonel J.A. Dextraze (1919 and 1993) Jacques Alfred Dextraze CC, CMM, CBE, DSO & Bar, KStJ,… Read More
“A good leader takes a little more than his share of blame; a little less than his share of credit.” Arnold H. Glasgow (1905 and 1998) Arnold H. Glasgow, born Arnold Henry Glasow, was a famous US businessman.
