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It Worked for Me
by Colin Powell with Tony Koltz
Powell's thirteen rules expanded into short chapters with stories. Practical leadership lessons from a disciplined career.
Read it if…
you want Powell's leadership wisdom without the full memoir.
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Skip it if…
you read My American Journey closely.
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Three things you will actually use
- Share credit.
- Be careful what you choose; you may get it.
- Command is lonely; lead anyway.
Do this first
Apply the rule: get mad, then get over it.
Our verdict
Thirteen rules, expanded.
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