I'm interested in two things. I'm interested in truth and I'm interested in fairness.
John KennedyRead
I just think you ought to talk straight with your people.
Interpretation
Communication is key in leadership and honesty builds trust.
John Kennedy emphasizes the importance of clear and honest communication in leadership. By advocating for straightforward dialogue with people, he highlights that trust and transparency are essential for effective leadership and fostering strong relationships.
In practice
In a team meeting when discussing project progress.
I'm interested in two things. I'm interested in truth and I'm interested in fairness.
I don't know a country in the world that doesn't have borders and doesn't want to know who is coming into their country.
Anyone who's looked into a newborn's innocent eyes should realize how incredible it is to be blessed with a new life.
If people lose faith in their government, the result is the same whether or not the loss of confidence is justified.
I think the American people, with some justification, think that most politicians live in la-la land.
The Bill of Rights is not an a la carte menu.
Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.
When you're building a business or joining a company you have to be transparent, you can't have two sets of information for two sets of people.
When you disarm your subjects, however, you offend them by showing that either from cowardliness or lack of faith, you distrust them; and either conclusion will induce them to hate you.
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.
And if you want partnerships that focus on hard problems and real solutions, then pick a Black woman. Because that's what we do every single day and in every single way.
Of all the things I've done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal.
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