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“I have seen competent leaders who stood in front of a platoon and all they saw was a platoon. But great leaders stand in front of a platoon and see it as 44 individuals, each of whom has aspirations, each of who wants to live, each of whom wants to do good.”

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Norman Schwarzkopf
Norman Schwarzkopf

General Norman Schwarzkopf, an American military leader, was born on August 22, 1934, and passed away on December 27, 2012. He served in various important positions in the United States military and is renowned for his military strategy and command skills. more

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