“Winning doesn't necessarily mean you'll walk away with a trophy. Sometimes winning means you dared to show up at all to see… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Army-quotes Copy Share Image
“Peace-Of-Mind really only requires the discipline to stay firmly in your lane and exit at your destination not someone else's.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Discipline 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
“My position is for one to be thought of as a CHARACTER is totally different from one having CHARACTER.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Character Copy Share Image
“When fools come for a piece of you with their shenanigans and tomfoolery let them come. However, remember to give them enough… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Assertiveness Copy Share Image
“You've evolved when you realize the effect that your positive contributions to others create ripples of humanity in the sea of life.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Character Copy Share Image
“If you have the bad MOJO of a situation or a person riding you down you must first remove that saddle.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Assertiveness Copy Share Image
“You can't fake a great steak nor can you convince a raging bull to give you a easy eight second ride.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“Life is a roller coaster of highs, lows, hard lefts, hard rights, and even some loop-de-loops. But, know this participation is mandatory… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“In all trust there is a possibility of betrayal, but without trust there is no friendship, closeness, or the emotional bonds that… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Betrayal 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 Dreams Copy Share Image
“When you realize you've evolved from the mentored to the Mentor it gives much more to the meaning and lessons learned in… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Death Copy Share Image
“Fear is a liar and a good one at that, Fear feeds on self doubt and insecurities both internal and external. Know… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Confidence Copy Share Image
“What do I and a diamond have in common? We are tough, brilliant, and carbon based entities which evolved into something better… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
“In faith I have a renewing account of Personal Courage which I'll write checks against until this country's most valuable natural resource… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Courage 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
“Where your soul meets your purpose is the azimuth known as your passion and from there you can plot points of inspiration… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Goals 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 Leader 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 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 Leadership 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 Effective leadership Copy Share Image
“Some might argue that a diamond is the earths hardest carbon based substance. However, I'd challenge that with the resolve, resilience, and… — 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
“Your future is not fixed; it's fluid in motion. Your world is very malleable like clay desiring to be something useful. Go… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Copy Share Image
