
It Worked for Me
In Life and Leadership
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Colin Powell
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By:
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Colin Powell
Audie Award Nominee, Personal Development, 2013
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" - such as "Get mad, then get over it" and "Share credit" - that introduce his principles for effective leadership: conviction, hard work, and, above all, respect for others.
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 job mopping floors in a factory.
Powell combines the insight he gained in the military and four presidential administrations with lessons from his immigrant-family upbringing in the Bronx and his training in the ROTC. The result is a powerful portrait of a leader who is reflective, self-effacing, and grateful for everyone he works with.
A brilliant and original blueprint for leadership, Colin Powell's It Worked for Me is bound to inspire, move, and surprise readers.
Includes an interview with the author.
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Read ( I mean listened) to it twice, it was that good!
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What made the experience of listening to It Worked for Me the most enjoyable?
Hearing the wisdom of Powell's life experiences and being able to relate it to my own life, decisions, and challenges.Have you listened to any of Colin Powell’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I haven't yet, but I just got his other book because I want more.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I wanted to but I listened to it whenever I had the opportunity.Any additional comments?
I can't say enough about Colin Powell. He is so relatable. I really admire him as a man, a family man, a soldier, and as a politician. He is a breath of fresh air. I really wanted him to run for President because I believe our country needs him. However, I do understand why he decided not to run. This book was one of the best I have read and I will read it again because it has so many life lessons.Very good book.. I didn't want it to end.
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Great man!
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Worth the Listen
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A Life Worth Emulating
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Life Lessons and insights worth learning
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Nice man
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Well worth your time
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“Leadership must be about people”
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Awesome book
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