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Quotes from Excerpts from the article Leadership in Military Review — Matthew Ridgway

1895–1993 United States

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The commander belongs right at that spot, not at some rear command post. He should be there before the crisis erupts, if possible. If it is not possible, then he should get there aa soon as he can after it develops.

Excerpts from the article Leadership in Military Review (1966)

Remember there are many others on your team, and be inwardly humble. Every man’s life is equally precious, although all are at the disposal of our country, and the contribution each makes in battle is of equal potential value.

Excerpts from the article Leadership in Military Review (1966)

Character is the bedrock on which the whole edifice of leadership rests. It is the prime element for which every profession, every corporation, every industry searches in evaluating a member of its organization. With it, the full worth of an individual can be developed.

Excerpts from the article Leadership in Military Review (1966)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Matthew Ridgway (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.