Leadership quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower

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I have one yardstick by which I test every major problem - and that yardstick is: Is it good for America?
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"I have one yardstick by which I test every major problem - and that yardstick is: Is it good for America?"

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

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This quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower speaks with his dedication to the United States of America. He believed that when confronted with a significant problem, the best way to examine it was to ask if it benefited America. This suggests that he was a patriot who was willing to put the interests of the country initially. He was willing to make tough choices if it indicated that the nation would benefit in the long run. This quote also speaks with his management design, which was focused on making choices that would benefit the nation as a whole. He wanted to put aside his own personal interests in order to do what was finest for the nation. This quote is a testimony to his commitment to the United States and his commitment to making choices that would benefit the country.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower This quote is written / told by Dwight D. Eisenhower between October 14, 1890 and March 28, 1969. He was a famous President from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Leadership. The author also have 80 other quotes.

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