“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 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 Copy Share Image
“Being a leader doesn't mean you always have to be in charge. Sometimes leaders make certain others have the right information at… — Donavan Nelson Butler Copy Share Image
“Even the most absent minded Soldier will develope a memory like a elephant when mistreated.” — Donavan Nelson Butler 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
“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 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
“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
“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 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
“Nothing but sunrise and sunsetting Men fighting the things that are- Birthgiving and bloodletting And a drunk god snoring afar.” — Dan Levin 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
“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
“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 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
“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
“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
“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
“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 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
