Star Trek: The Next Generation1987

[Wesley is having trouble with his role as a team leader]

Commander William T. Riker:
One of the reasons you've been given command is so you can make a few right decisions, which will lead to a pattern of success and help build self-confidence. If you don't trust your own judgment, you don't belong in the command chair.

Wesley Crusher:
But what if I'm wrong?

Commander William T. Riker:
Then you're wrong. It's arrogant to think that you'll never make a mistake.

Wesley Crusher:
But what if it's something really important, I mean, not just a mineral survey? What if somebody dies because I made a mistake?

Commander William T. Riker:
In your position, it's important to ask yourself one question: what would Picard do?

Wesley Crusher:
He'd listen to everyone's opinion and then make his own decision. But he's Captain Picard.

Commander William T. Riker:
Well, it doesn't matter. Once Picard makes his decision, does anyone question it?

Wesley Crusher:
No way.

Commander William T. Riker:
And why not?

Wesley Crusher:
I'm not sure.

[Riker is ordered to the Captain over comm]

Commander William T. Riker:
When you figure it out, you'll understand command.