"Imprinted in the memory of future secretary of state [[Dean Acheson]] was General [[George Marshall]]’s mastery of leadership. Diplomats and leaders wanted to debate forever. About what to do. About who was at fault. About what to say. About what to have for lunch. "Inevitably, Marshall cut through with a command: “**Gentlemen, don’t fight the problem! Decide it!”** --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[making-decisions]], [[problem-solving]], [[leadership]], [[conflict]], **Source** -- [[202409180128 - B - Courage is Calling]]