The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell
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- Oren Harari
- McGraw-Hill
- 2002
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 in-depth look into the foundations of Powell’s compelling leadership style. With penetrating insight, 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 Principles: Concise yet powerful credos that have guided Powell through times of triumph and doubt
Sparked with insights and observations that are refreshingly honest and realistic, The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell is the most comprehensive exploration of Colin Powell’s goal-driven approach to leadership.
About the Author
Oren Harari, Ph.D., is a professor of management at the McLaren Graduate School of Business, University of San Francisco. A prominent author, speaker, and consultant in the areas of competitive advantage, organizational change, and transformational leadership, Harari is the author or coauthor of six previous books, and has contributed to Harvard Business Review, California Management Review, Industrial Relations, Small Business Reports, and numerous other professional publications.
In this Book
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The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell
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Prologue
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Know When to Piss People Off
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Promote a Clash of Ideas
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The Ego Trap
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Don’t Go Looking for “No”
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The Chief “Dis-organizer”
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When to Challenge the Pros
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Close With the Enemy
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People over Plans
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Vigilance in Detail
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Situation Dictates Strategy
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Powell’s Rules for Picking People
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Trust Those in the Trenches
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The Powell Way
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Optimism Is a “Force Multiplier”
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Take Leave When You’ve Earned It
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Prepare for Loneliness
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