“Educated idiots are the most fearsome creatures in a leadership structure because even though trained they still refuse to think.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“When a leader makes that fateful decision to hold one class of Soldiers to a higher standard over another that person has… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“If a leader works hard to break the spirit of their Soldier they'll soon meet the most focused Soldier of a career.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“A leader who allows their subordinates to suffer as proof of who is the boss likely quenches their thirst with salt water… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“A leader is skating up hill on a slippery slope when Servant Leadership is not part of a leaders philosophy.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“My Soldier's definitive of LOYALTY does not include being complacent with a biased or prejudiced leader amongst the Soldiers they took an… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Its been my experience during my military career that a leader displaying a THIRST for power will ultimately have a APPETITE for… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Self Care is the secret ingredient to Soldier care in a recipe that yields many servings of effective leadership.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“ASSertive, ill-informed, and misguided leadership at the expense of organizational morale, climate, soldier well-being, and taking care of a soldier's support system… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Leading by example through "Servant Leadership" used to be a badge of honor that distinguished you from the Corps of the Blue… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Being a Non-Commissioned officer (NCO) or Petty Officer (PO) is a commitment and a lifestyle that shouldn't ever be taken lightly as… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Leading your Soldiers with the safety on as a condition of your own personal complacency is no different than running into battle… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“In leadership that 20/20 vision sometimes becomes 20/40 or 30/50 depending on how close you are to the situation. To my AG… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Foolish is the leader whom in the midst of organizational chaos believes since no one is approaching them with issues or concerns… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Let's make a deal, if you don't blame me for your failures I won't take credit for your successes.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“In leadership that 20/20 vision sometimes becomes 20/40 or 30/50 depending on how close you are to the situation. To my AG Warrior I… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“The greatest risk most of us will take in our lifetime is that of repression or denial of basic rights of another person. The… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“A leader who allows their subordinates to suffer as proof of who is the boss likely quenches their thirst with salt water from a… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“What do I and a diamond have in common? We are tough, brilliant, and carbon based entities which evolved into something better under immense… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“It’s always amazing, when I think about this exact time every year. My goals seemed so lofty and far away. Today, I see that… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“Life Algebra 101 - I truly value my own ignorance of what is to come for me, It is those unknown variables the shape… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“When you realize you've evolved from the mentored to the Mentor it gives much more to the meaning and lessons learned in life as… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“Where your soul meets your purpose is the azimuth known as your passion and from there you can plot points of inspiration and achievable… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“During my road trip of life I have encountered many potholes, areas under construction, delays caused by others on the same road, and 18… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“The day my NCO support channel abandoned me like a unwanted child at a Fire Station to a toxic commander was the same day… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“The death of unit morale is always precipitated by the neglect of a Soldiers and families health and welfare.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“A leader is skating up hill on a slippery slope when Servant Leadership is not part of a leaders philosophy.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“There are circumstances which can only be created and remedied in a crucible of fury, fire, and destruction like the serotinous cones of the… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
“If you haven't learned to love yourself you are in reality living a lie proclaiming to be in love with someone else.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share
