Norman Schwarzkopf Quotes

Any commander who fails to exceed his authority is not of much use to his subordinates.

When I'm in the huddle, it is my huddle, and I mean, that's how it needs to operate.

I have never been afraid of being in charge, whether I have been coach, manager or caretaker.

When you're in command, command.

If you call yourself a leader, then you have to be decisive. If you're decisive, then you have the chance to be a leader. These are two sides to the same coin.

We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.

I'm not quite that difficult, even though maybe I'm a little bit bossy. But you know, in order to get things done, you do have to be a little bit bossy sometimes or tell people what you really want. Otherwise, things just don't get done, do they?

In a very real way, ownership is the essence of leadership. When you are 'ridiculously in charge,' then you own whatever happens in a company, school, et cetera.

I've got that ruthlessness inside me. All good captains have to be able to say things like that - with good man-management skills.

A leader can't pick and choose when he wants to lead.

We've got to stop pandering and start leading.

I know how to lead.

I think I am capable of captaincy.

Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader.

A leader does not deserve the name unless he is willing occasionally to stand alone.

Gotta watch out for directors.

To govern is to choose. To appear to be unable to choose is to appear to be unable to govern.

Being a leader doesn't mean you are the guy who runs things.

If you're a quarterback, you want everything on your shoulders. You want to be the one to make the decisions.

One cannot govern with 'buts'.

Guys need to know when to take charge.

I do tend to be a leader in situations in my own life.

I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately.

To be a leader of men one must turn one's back on men.

I am and always will be a leader.