“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 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 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
“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 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 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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 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
“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
“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
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 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 Copy Share Image
