The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell

Abridged
Author: Oren Harari
Narrator: Chris Ryan
Genres: Business, Management & Leadership
Publisher: American Media International
Date: June 2003
Length: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 4/5
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WORDS, WISDOM, AND INSIGHTS FROM ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST COMMANDING FIGURES

Inspiration from the man who went from humble beginnings in Harlem to the office of Secretary of State

Colin Powell is the classic American success story. Born in Harlem to immigrant parents, Powell rose through the ranks of the U.S. military to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and a soft-spoken, steel-willed Desert Storm hero. Always seemingly one step ahead of both allies and competitors, he quickly became one of America's most trusted and beloved public icons, acknowledged for his courage, his compassion, and his ability to forge victory under the most trying circumstances.

The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell recounts Powell's core beliefs on leadership, negotiation, self-knowledge, and more. Based on an article written by Oren Harari after Harari met Powell and heard him speak, an article so compelling that it became the subject of a front-page feature in the Wall Street Journal, this leadership primer reveals the secrets and insights that made Colin Powell the success he is today. Short, snappy, and packed with Powell's depth and spirit, it will help readers inspire anyone to achieve extraordinary performance.

Selected Reviews

S0-So

by Nathan
  • Book Rating: 3/5

Better in Powell's words

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Written by Nathan from Riverton, UT on November 10th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Good but not great. General Powell is a great man but this is not a great book. Probably worth your time if you don't have anything else to read.

Better in Powell's words

Written by Anonymous on May 15th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Great stories and information, but it would be even better coming directly from Colon Powell.

The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell

Written by Michael Scott from Santa Cruz, CA on March 8th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 3/5

As a book on Leadership, this was average fare. That's not why I opted to rent the book though. I rented the book to gain a better insight into Colin Powell - the man. In that regard, this book left much to be desired. I was also hoping to hear more about how he dealt with Bush Jr, and the entire debacle of the Bush Whitehouse up to, and after he left the Administration. Nothing of this was mentioned in the book. I think I was hoping for more details in an area that this book was not targeting, so I can't fault the book in this regard. I've listened to books by Chris Ryan, the Narrator, before. For the most part, he does a good job as a narrator, but he has this annoying habit of ending his sentences with a tone that leaves the reader expecting that the sentence isn't done yet... and can leave one hanging. Is it enough for me to avoid books in which he narrates in the future? No...

Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell

Written by Richard Zdanis on February 7th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Excellent autobiography of Colin Powell. There are many things that I learned from this book, although, some of the ideas, I did not agree with. I definitely recommend it to those who are not aware of what it takes to be a great, and effective leader.

More of a bibliography than actual "secrets"

Written by Kurt Rees from Grove City, MN on August 19th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 2/5

This book was ok if you are interested in Colin Powell. There wasn't much meat on "leadership secrets".

Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell

Written by Richard Conway on February 14th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This is a terrific story. Colin Powell is one heckuva narrator ! Highly recommended especially for military history buffs.

Selected Reviews

S0-So

by Nathan
  • Book Rating: 3/5

Better in Powell's words

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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