The Powell Principles: 24 Lessons From Colin Powell, A Legendary Leader( Series - The Mcgraw-hill Professional Education Series )

"The Powell Principles" details the decision-making habits, success strategies, and leadership philosophies of Secretary of State Colin Powell. Filled with insights that are as refreshingly honest as they are grittily real, this concise, no-nonsense book reveals the keys to Powell's unprecedented success, keys that include: . . . Walk the talk . Be a dis-organizer . Let change lead growth . Be prepared to piss people off . Check your ego at the door . Push the envelope . Let situation dictate strategy . Challenge the pros . Trust those in the trenches . Prepare to be lonely . . .

Colin Powell rose from the hardscrabble streets of the Bronx to become the man "Newsweek "calls .,."the most respected figure in American public life." Let "The Powell Principles "introduce you to the principles that drove him to the top and provide you with a blueprint for inspiring anyone--including yourself--to achieve extraordinary levels of professional success..

These quick reads, based on McGraw-Hill bestsellers, are designed to meet the needs of busy people. Each book includes the best of these titles, reduced to a manageable page count for readers on the go or who only want the main themes of a book. Colin Powell's success as a leader is universally acknowledged. Quickly learn his approach to leadership and the methods he uses to move people and achieve goals.