It Worked for Me (Enhanced Edition) (Enhanced Edition) - Colin Powell

It Worked for Me (Enhanced Edition) (Enhanced Edition)

By Colin Powell

  • Release Date: 2012-05-22
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 4
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From 128 Ratings

Description

In this enhanced e-book edition of It Worked for Me, you will find twelve exclusive videos featuring first-hand leadership advice and amusing anecdotes from the life of General Colin Powell. Readers also get access to photographs found only in this edition.

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"—notes he gathered over the years and that formed the basis of his leadership presentations given throughout the world. Powell's short but sweet rules—among them, "Get mad, then get over it" and "Share credit"—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. In work and in life, Powell writes, "it's about how we touch and are touched by the people we meet. It's all about the people."

A natural storyteller, Powell offers warm and engaging parables with wise advice on succeeding in the workplace and beyond. "Trust your people," he counsels as he delegates presidential briefing responsibilities to two junior State Department desk officers. "Do your best—someone is watching," he advises those just starting out, recalling his own teenage summer job mopping floors in a soda-bottling factory.

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's It Worked for Me is bound to inspire, move, and surprise readers. Thoughtful and revealing, it is a brilliant and original blueprint for leadership.

Please note that due to the large file size of these special features this enhanced e-book may take longer to download then a standard e-book.

Reviews

  • Very enjoyable

    4
    By Maizen Gray
    I enjoy the works from General/Secretary Powell. Very practical, no nonsense- common sense approach to life and leadership. Had the pleasure of hearing him speak in Columbus shortly after his service as Secretary of State. He was very humorous, thoughtful and engaging. A great read and I'll revisit my highlights in this book often.
  • Not much here

    2
    By justnuf
    Spend your $ somewhere else.
  • Thank you for writing this book

    5
    By dennycrane3171
    Probably the best book I have ever read on leadership. I am a Ready employing a number of Gen. Powell's suggestions/mantras. I just wish he had the belly for presidential politics.
  • A must read for every leader

    5
    By A1914cop
    This was an excellent book on true leadership! It was easy to read and is packed with nuggets of brilliance! This book is worth it's weight in gold.
  • Another great inspirational story!

    5
    By drrogerb
    As expected, a very personal, very well written book by a truly good man and personification of a great leader.