"Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership." ― Donald Rumsfeld Topic(s): Leadership More From Donald Rumsfeld "Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to “carry it off.”" "Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war." "Presidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective." More In Leadership "The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership."― Harvey S. Firestone "Everything has combined to make my life in New York an amazing experience. I told my manager a few years ago that I wanted to move here and try acting in the theater."― Mariska Hargitay "Such highly qualitative leadership is demanded especially in the realm of the fostering of right international relations. Here the demand is simply irresistible."― John Raleigh Mott