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Born and raised in the humble environs of the Bronx, Colin Powell has learned to operate with skill and ease in the world's most exclusive, exacting corridors of power.
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-Powell as ProvocateurTechniques Powell uses to encourage group debateand consistently arrive at the best solution
-The Powell CharacterThe Powell model for assuming the role of leader, and setting a positive tone throughout any organization
-Powell's PrinciplesConcise yet powerful credos that have guided Powell through times of triumph and doubt
-Powell on Leadership"The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them."
-Powell on Integrity"Untidy truth is better than smooth lies."
-Powell on Perseverance"You cannot slay the dragon every day. Some days the dragon wins."
"Management professor Oren Harari adopts Colin Powell's rise into the upper ranks of American power as a model for decision makers in the private sector. Harari hails Powell's character as the essence of a host of supple executive virtues, from defining and defending rational objectives to playing the provocateur against outdated modes of boardroom thinking."
"Powell appears to be a natural born leader with an intuitive sense of strategy for advancement in war and politics. For those of us who are not so lucky to have such diplomacy inherently, Harari's book can teach us how to lead effectively following Powell's example."
"This is a 'battle-tested' leadership book and although the author has shown how to apply these principles in the corporate venue, you don't have to be a CEO to benefit from the words and wisdom of Colin Powell."
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"Powell appears to be a natural born leader with an intuitive sense of strategy for advancement in war and politics. For those of us who are not so lucky to have such diplomacy inherently, Harari's book can teach us how to lead effectively following Powell's example."
"This is a 'battle-tested' leadership book and although the author has shown how to apply these principles in the corporate venue, you don't have to be a CEO to benefit from the words and wisdom of Colin Powell."
"The Performance of the Organization is the Ultimate Measure of the Leader."
Colin Powell has established an entirely new paradigm for leadership excellence. Through four U.S. presidents and countless world crisesincluding the current high-stakes campaign against global terrorthe blunt-spoken four-star general has grown to become one of the world's most effective, bottom-line leaders.
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell goes beyond other books to take an honest look into the foundations of Powell's compelling leadership style. Practical yet penetrating, it examines:
-Powell as ProvocateurTechniques Powell uses to encourage group debateand consistently arrive at the best solution
-The Powell CharacterThe Powell model for assuming the role of leader, and setting a positive tone throughout any organization
-Powell's PrinciplesConcise yet powerful credos that have guided Powell through times of triumph and doubt
Sparked with insights and observations that are as refreshingly honest as they are grittily realistic, The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell is the first in-depth exploration of Colin Powell's goal-driven approach to leadership. Whether you are currently a business leader or one who aspires to leadership, it provides a blueprint for inspiring anyoneincluding yourselfto achieve extraordinary levels of performance.
"This book is about leadershipthe kind of practical, mission- and people-based leadership that Colin Powell has practiced, and which throughout his career has translated into performance excellence and competitive success. Whether you run a small family business, a large corporation, a National Guard unit, or your local Parent Teachers Association, you'll benefit from looking at leadership the way Powell himself has looked at leadership."From the Prologue
Though born and raised in the hardscrabble streets of the Bronx, Colin Powell has learned to operate with skill and ease in the world's most exclusive, exacting corridors of power. Comfortable and confident in today's bare-knuckles geopolitical arena, the self-effacing Powell has always been willing to deflect credit if it meant achieving his stated goals.
But make no mistake. Colin Powell isand always will bein command.
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell reveals the deep-seated wisdom and rock-solid foundation beneath Colin Powell's leadership success. Drawing striking parallels between Powell's military and political skills and their value in today's no-quarter world of business, this timeless resource reveals insights into:
-Powell on Leadership"The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them."
-Powell on Integrity"Untidy truth is better than smooth lies."
-Powell on Perseverance"You cannot slay the dragon every day. Some days the dragon wins."
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell takes us inside the man Newsweek calls "...the most respected figure in American public life." Whether revealing Powell's ability to make individuals perform, or demonstrating his uncanny knack to articulate vivid goals and values, this one-of-a-kind book reveals the man's techniques in a voice that is crisp, clear, and unmistakable in its resolve.
Change before you are forced to ... Put people over plans ... The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell provides no-nonsense, proven leadership solutions. It examines the principles that motivate Colin Powellnobility in purpose, credibility of leadership, integrity in organization, and victory in performanceand shows how they can help to guide you through virtually any situation. Just as important, it paints a portrait of leadership that is vintage Colin Powellshort on talk, long on action, and guaranteed to succeed when failure is not an option.
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- PublisherDiane Pub Co
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0756776589
- ISBN 13 9780756776589
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages278
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