“You've lost command when you ask your own staff officer to step up and he responds, "now is not a good time… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Foolishness Copy Share Image
“When you look down the length of your chain and see it is made mostly of weak links it is time to… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“The future you build for yourself is only as limited as your imagination and a undisciplined goal orientated mind.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Goal-setting Copy Share Image
“Wisdom from Top Butler: Guard yourself at all times but don't let anyone lead you to live a guarded life that is… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“As long as you're actively trying to achieve your goals your successes are rewards and your short comings are lessons learned” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“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 Hindsight Copy Share Image
“Learning to accept help from others is not a sign of weakness it's a badge of courage reflecting mutual trust between the… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Courage Copy Share Image
“You can be inspired externally but when it comes down to achieving your lofty goals it's all personal determination which is internal… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Army-quotes Copy Share Image
“Excuses are most valuable to the person making them but to everyone else its foreign currency with little value or not accepted… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Excuses Copy Share Image
“The day my NCO support channel abandoned me like a unwanted child at a Fire Station to a toxic commander was the… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Army-quotes 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 Ethos 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 Equal opportunity Copy Share Image
“No two snowflakes are alike and neither are the Soldier's in your charge. Don't make the mistake of treating your Soldier's like… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Failure 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
“You have a nearly a 0% chance of affecting change in others attitudes, behaviors, and skullduggery. However, you have a 100% chance… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Change 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
“A milestone moment in the career of a AG Warrior is when you can not only say but truly believe it doesn't… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“The greatest risk most of us will take in our lifetime is that of repression or denial of basic rights of another… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Diversity 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 Duty-and-attitude Copy Share Image
“During my road trip of life I have encountered many potholes, areas under construction, delays caused by others on the same road,… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Life is the ultimate gift of experience and if you are not impressed by the blessing the Lord has given you every… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Blessing Copy Share Image
“Envision life as you're juggling 6 balls. The balls are called faith, work, family, health, friends, and integrity. But one day, you… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Be so busy loving your life and your loved ones so that you have no time for the naysayers, doubters, haters, or… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Change the world Copy Share Image
“It’s always amazing, when I think about this exact time every year. My goals seemed so lofty and far away. Today, I… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Cause and effect Copy Share Image
“There are circumstances which can only be created and remedied in a crucible of fury, fire, and destruction like the serotinous cones… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Art of life Copy Share Image
“Strength isn't measured by how many things or people you manage but more prevalent is how much you can self manage and… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Leadership quotes Copy Share Image
“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 Living a lie Copy Share Image
“The day you accept a position or promotion under the handshake of quid pro quo in exchange to look the other way… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Your most valuable treasures are the ones which cannot be bought or stolen because they live within your spirit.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Appreciation quotes Copy Share Image
“To some strength is measured in numbers but to me strength is measured in character.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Character Copy Share Image
“Life Algebra 101 - I truly value my own ignorance of what is to come for me, It is those unknown variables… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Ignorance Copy Share Image
“Oxymoron Magic In life it takes personal courage and inner strength to ask for help.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“The saddle is off and the rest of this ride will be bareback. Code for it's gonna be a tough ride to… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Leadership development Copy Share Image
“I am thankful for all blessings and lessons learned that have given me peace and solace which I try to share with… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Blessings Copy Share Image
“Wisdom for Today: Before you jump on that Band Wagon you'd be wise to check where in the hell it's going.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Common-sense-quotes Copy Share Image
“Our journeys are different but we can share the same well traveled path during parts of our excursion. Small victories win wars… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Journey Copy Share Image
“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 Death Copy Share Image
“We are one people until you decide we are one person in the churning sea of humanity.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Humanity Copy Share Image
“Place your faith not in the frailness of "Man" but in the power and glory of the creator and observe what happens… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Faith 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
