Coley D Tyler > Quotes

“… [s]uccessful leaders know when to show up. Successful leaders know when to stand up. Successful leaders know when to speak up. The most important of the three is often showing up and the next two follow only if appropriate. Leaders should not get these out of order.”
― Coley D Tyler, Ghosts of Fallujah

“Always lead from the front, lead by example, and personify the infantry motto of “Follow me!” This is a cornerstone of basic leadership and one of the primary expectations of any leader at any level.”
― Coley D Tyler, Ghosts of Fallujah

“Hate war, love the American Solider"

Modified from Hal Moore's, "...hate war, love the American warrior.”
― Coley D Tyler, Ghosts of Fallujah

“A leader does not always have to be the center of attention but they must be present in the thick of the action. Subordinates will always notice a leader’s absence, and it will have severe negative ramifications throughout the force. Not sharing in the hardships is one of the quickest ways to lose the respect and trust of your subordinates.”
― Coley D Tyler, Ghosts of Fallujah

“encouragement… encouragement is oxygen for the soul—and is forever remembered.”296 Families included.”
― Coley D Tyler, Ghosts of Fallujah

“To lead, one has to lead. Be the first into a situation and be the last one out.”297”
― Coley D Tyler, Ghosts of Fallujah