Colin Powell was a former US Secretary of State between 2001 to 2005. Before that he was a Retired Four Star General.
As US Secretary of State, Colin Powell’s duties included supervision of US’ foreign service and immigration policy, advise US president on US foreign matters such as appointment of ambassadors and diplomats as well as representing of USA at international conferences, agencies and organizations.
Colin Power served as a professional soldier in the USA army for 35 years. During his service to the country, he learnt a number of lessons about leadership which are listed below:
- It isn’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
- Get mad, then get over it. When you lose temper. Don’t lose control.
- Avoid having your ego close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
- It can be done!
- Be careful what you choose. Don’t rush into a bad decision.
- Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
- You can’t make someone else’s choices.
- Check small things.
- Share credit. Success relies on the effort of the entire team, not just the leader. Allow your people to stand in the spotlight.
- Have a vision. Be demanding.
- Remain calm. Be kind.
- Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers. Think rationally. Think clearly.
- Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. Optimism is infectious.
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