"It’s almost a cliché of leadership stories now to point out that on his desk in [[the White House]], [[Harry S. Truman]] had a little sign that read “The Buck Stops Here.” This was true and it did embody his approach— which was **not just to make tough decisions but to take responsibility for them too**. "Lesser known, however, is a more illustrative sign, one that far more leaders today could stand to follow. “**Always do right**!” it read, quoting [[Mark Twain]]. “This **will gratify some people and astonish the rest**.”" --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[personal-values]], [[discipline]], [[consistency]], [[responsibility]], **Source** -- [[202409180127 - B - Right Thing, Right Now]]