Anyplace we go in the world, when someone asks us what we do, we feel an immense pride in saying, 'FBI.'
Robert MuellerRead
Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity set the expectations for behavior; they set a standard for our work. More than just a motto, for the men and women of the FBI, Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity is a way of life.
Interpretation
Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity serve as essential principles for the FBI, guiding the conduct and expectations of its members.
In this quote, Robert Mueller emphasizes that the core values of Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity are not merely slogans but are fundamental to the identity and operations of the FBI. These principles embody the standard of conduct expected from its agents and reflect a commitment to ethical behavior and dedication to their service.
In practice
In a motivational speech about ethical leadership.
Anyplace we go in the world, when someone asks us what we do, we feel an immense pride in saying, 'FBI.'
I would say in just about every investigation we have, there will be differences of opinion, where you have partial facts, as to what those facts mean.
People talk about the Patriot Act that was passed immediately in the wake of September 11. What the Patriot Act did was break down the walls between the various agencies.
For the men and women of the FBI, bravery is reflected not only in the physical courage often necessary in the job. It can be seen in the courage of conviction, in the courage to act with wisdom in the face of fear, and in the courage it takes to admit mistakes and move forward.
For most of us, fidelity is faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or duty. For the men and women of the FBI, fidelity also means fidelity to country. It means fidelity to justice and the law, fidelity to the Constitution, fidelity to equality and liberty.
There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked, and those that will be. Even that is merging into one category: those that have been hacked and will be again.
Those in leadership positions who fail to grasp or use the power of stories risk failure for their companies and for themselves.
No person connected with me by blood or marriage will be appointed to office.
A cardinal principle of Total Quality escapes too many managers: you cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and processes until you progressively perfect interdependent, interpersonal relationships.
The prince who relies upon their words, without having otherwise provided for his security, is ruined; for friendships that are won by awards, and not by greatness and nobility of soul, although deserved, yet are not real, and cannot be depended upon in time of adversity.
To get others to come into our ways of thinking, we must go over to theirs; and it is necessary to follow, in order to lead.
If you're a leader, a fellow that other fellows look to, you've got to keep going.
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