The leadership secrets of Colin Powell

Colin Powell has established an entirely new paradigm for leadership excellence. Through four U.S. presidents and countless world crises­­ including the current high-stakes campaign against global terror ­­the 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 Provocateur­­-Techniques Powell uses to encourage group debate­­ and consistently arrive at the best solution The Powell Character­­-The Powell model for assuming the role of leader, and setting a positive tone throughout any organization Powell's Principles­­-Concise 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 anyone­­ including yourself­­ to achieve extraordinary levels of performance.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 is­­ and always will be­­ in 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,

Year

2004

Language

English

Publisher

DIANE Publishing Company

Editions

4

Pages

278

ISBN

9780756776589

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