Excerpt From “Little Things That Win Big Games”
Colin Powell was the American Dream. He grew up in The Bronx & rose from a financially challenged family to become one of the most powerful leaders in the world. An inspiring story. These 24 Principles come from the Book “The Powell Principles”,
The following 24 Principles are from a Book Review that is in my book “Little Things That Win Big Games”
1. Promote a Clash of Ideas – debate and discussion produce new and fresh ideas.
2. Be prepared to “piss” people off – the goal is to be effective not liked.
3. Establish Trust – trust is essential for credibility.
4. Walk the Talk – do as I do.
5. Pick the Right People – seek talent and values not just a resume’.
6. Listen – be an active listener; use every means necessary to communicate.
7. Be Vigilant in Details – mastery of details leads to better execution of the campaign.
8. Be a Disorganizer – complacency leads to mediocrity. Always look to be better.
9. Check Your Ego at the Door –
10. Let Change Lead to Growth – great leaders direct change.
11. Seek Consensus but Don’t Be Ruled by It.
12. Fit no Stereo-types – no one way is the right way.
13. Simplify – effective leaders take the complex and render it into something graspable.
14. Let the Situation Dictate Strategy – avoid one size fits all mentality. Don’t fight yesterday’s
war today.
15. Push the Envelope – no guts no glory.
16. Close with the Enemy – execution matters, a plan is only as good as the zeal to execute.
17. View People as partners – every job is important.
18. Challenge the Pros – disagree without being disagreeable.
19. Don’t Rely on Charts and Titles – leadership is about influence.
20. Trust those in the Trenches – cultivate a spirit of initiation.
21. Make Optimism a Priority – perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
22. Have Fun in your Command – enjoy yourself.
23. Strive for Balance – do your work and then go home.
24. Prepare to be Lonely – being in command can be lonely.
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