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Colin L. Powell (1937–2021) was a four-star general in the United States Army and served as the 65th U.
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It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership
In this collection of lessons and personal stories, General Colin Powell shares the principles that guided him through his military and political career. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Powell offers practical wisdom on decision-making, integrity, and perseverance, illustrating how his rules for success can be applied to both personal and professional life.
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Early Life and Military Beginnings
I was born in Harlem and raised in the South Bronx, the son of Jamaican immigrants who believed in discipline, education, and faith. My childhood was ordinary by American standards but rich with lessons about perseverance and decency. From my parents, I learned the basics of integrity and humility—t...
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Learning from Mistakes
No career unfolds without missteps, and mine had plenty. Early on, I believed that success meant avoiding mistakes. Over time, I discovered the opposite: failure, if embraced honestly, becomes our best instructor. In Vietnam, I once helped implement a tactical decision that resulted in unnecessary c...
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About Colin L. Powell with Tony Koltz
Colin L. Powell (1937–2021) was a four-star general in the United States Army and served as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State. He was the first African American to hold that position. Powell also served as National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Tony Koltz is a writer and...
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Colin L. Powell (1937–2021) was a four-star general in the United States Army and served as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State. He was the first African American to hold that position. Powell also served as National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Tony Koltz is a writer and...
Colin L. Powell (1937–2021) was a four-star general in the United States Army and served as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State. He was the first African American to hold that position. Powell also served as National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Tony Koltz is a writer and collaborator known for co-authoring several works with Powell.
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