“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 Leader-quotes Copy Share Image
“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
“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-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 Integrity-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
“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
“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
“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
“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 Goals 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
“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
“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 Leadership development 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
“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
“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 Leadership development 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
“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
“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
“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 Leadership-characteristics 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
“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
“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 Cowboy-quote 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 Blessings 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 Dignity-quotes 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
