“Being a Non-Commissioned officer (NCO) or Petty Officer (PO) is a commitment and a lifestyle that shouldn't ever be taken lightly as you are constantly being observed by other enlisted men, women, and officers desiring to see true leadership in… — 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 I am actually my own time machine with the ability to write my future through my positive thoughts and actions. However, negative thoughts and inaction can produce a disastrous cause and effect. I reassured myself all… — 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 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 wheelers that seemed like they were only there to prevent me from arriving at my destination. Through it all my next stop is just down the road and I still have my 4 tires (faith, health,… — 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 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
