Before Katrina, it was a longstanding tradition in our country for political officials to wait until the last minute to warn, to take action, to evacuate. No more. With Irene, you had mass evacuations - mandatory ones - issued days ahead of time. That was the right thing to do.

In the military, as in any organization, giving the order might be the easiest part. Execution is the real game.

Leadership means forming a team and working toward common objectives that are tied to time, metrics, and resources.

Russel Honore Quotes