[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.
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