With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace

by Nikki R. Haley

“Be kinder than necessary.”

Winners do what losers don’t want to.

it is not acceptable to stay silent when our values are challenged.

You have to fight for what you believe in. Even when powerful forces challenge you, you have to continue to fight. You can’t back down. Ever.

If you agree with something, offer ways to make it happen. If you disagree, say so. But always have a plan to find a solution.

Put yourself in your adversary’s shoes. Understand what he wants and use that to guide your negotiation. You don’t have to agree with him—most times you won’t.

You have to understand where he’s coming from.

“I wear heels,” I said. “It’s not for a fashion statement. It’s because if I see something wrong, we’re going to kick them every single time.”