Let your family, staff, and friends know that you're still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position. -Donald Rumsfeld Family
Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to 'carry it off.' -Donald Rumsfeld Success
Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership. -Donald Rumsfeld Leadership
In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus to his leadership. -Donald Rumsfeld Leadership
Presidential leadership needn't always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective. -Donald Rumsfeld Leadership