Colin L. Powell Libri

It Worked for Me is filled with vivid experiences and lessons learned that have shaped the legendary career of the four-star general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. At its heart are Powell's "Thirteen Rules"—notes he gathered over the years and that now form the basis of his leadership presentations. Powell's short but sweet rules such as "Get mad, then get over it" and "Share credit" illustrate his emphasis on conviction, hard work, and, above all, respect for others. A natural storyteller, Powell offers warm and engaging parables on succeeding in the workplace and beyond. Taken together, they comprise a powerful portrait of a reflective, self-effacing leader. Thoughtful and revealing, Colin Powell's It Worked for Me is a brilliant and original blueprint for leadership.

One of America's most admired public figures reveals the principles that have shaped his life and career, and sets forth a thoughtful, brilliant, and original blueprint for leadership. It Worked for Me is filled with vivid experiences and lessons learned that have shaped the legendary public service career of the four-star general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. At its heart are Powell's "Thirteen Rules"—such as "Get mad, then get over it" and "Share credit"—which are illustrated by revealing personal stories that introduce and expand upon his principles for effective leadership: conviction, hard work, and, above all, respect for others. He offers warm and engaging parables with wise advice on succeeding in the workplace and beyond. Powell combines the insights he has gained serving in the top ranks of the military and in four presidential administrations with the lessons he's learned from his immigrant-family upbringing in the Bronx, his training in the ROTC, and his growth as an Army officer. The result is a powerful portrait of a leader who is reflective, self-effacing, and grateful for the contributions of everyone he works with.

Colin Powell writes of his anxieties and difficulties as well as the triumphs that marked his rise to four-star US General, National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, mastermind of Desert Storm, and now the man many Americans would like to draft as President.

Colin Powell, one of America's most admired public figures, reveals the principles that have shaped his life and career in this inspiring and engrossing memoir.

Profiles the life and career of Colin L. Powell.

Der einstige Außenminister der USA erzählt aus seinem bewegten Leben und verknüpft seine Erlebnisse mit der Frage: Was habe ich aus diesen Erfahrungen gelernt? Ein warmherziges, humorvolles, manchmal auch unbequemes Buch, das dem Leser zahllose Anregungen bietet, seine Führungsqualitäten und seinen Umgang mit Menschen auf neue Fundamente zu stellen. Was sind die Geheimnisse der Kunst, zu führen? Was bedeutet es, Verantwortung zu tragen? Welche Rolle spielt der gegenseitige Respekt im Miteinander? Welche Rechte und Pflichten gelten im Commitment? Wie geht man mit Fehlern um - auch den eigenen? Wie schafft man eine produktive Atmosphäre? Colin Powell gibt Regeln und Ratschläge, die davon handeln, was jeder beherzigen sollte, um zu einem effizienten, erfolgreichen, aber eben auch menschlichen, fairen Zusammenarbeiten und Zusammenleben beizutragen.