Remembering Powell: Leadership Lessons from a Soldier, Patriot, and Statesmen
With the passing of Colin Powell this week, I was reminded of how grateful I am for his “Thirteen Rules.” Described in Part I of his book It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership, the principles Powell sets forth are clear and practical:
It ain’t as bad as you think! It will look better in the morning.
Get mad then get over it.
Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
It can be done.
Be careful what you choose. You may get it…