Oren Harari (–2010)
Auteur van The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell
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Oren Harari, Ph.D. is a professor of management at the McLaren Graduate School of Business, University of San Francisco.
Fotografie: http://www.harari.com/
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- San Diego State University (BS)
University of California, Berkeley (PhD) - Beroepen
- Professor of Business, University of San Francisco
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Born and raised in the humble environsof the Bronx, Colin Powell has learned to operate with skill and ease in the world's most exclusive, exating corridors of power.
Comfortable and confident in today's bareknuckles geopolitical areana, the self-effecing Powerll ha salways been wiling to deflect credit if it meant achieving his stated goals.
But ake no mistake. Colin Powell is andd always will be in command.
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell reveals the deep-seated wisdom and rock-solid foundation beneath Colin Powell's leadership success. Drawing striking parallels between Powell's military and political skills and their value in today's no-quarter world of business, this timeless resource reveals insights into'
Powell on leadership: 'The day soldiers stop bringing you their problemsis the day yu have stopped leading them.'
Powell on itegrity: 'Untidy truth is better than smooth ies.'
Powell on perseverance: 'You cannot slay the ddragonevery day. Some days the dragon wins.'
The Leadership of Colin Powell take us inside the man Newsweek calls '...the most respected figure in American public life.' Whether revealing Powell's ability to make individuals perform, or demonstrating his uncanny knack to articluate vivid goals and values, this one-of-a-kind book reveals the man's techniques in a voice that is crisp, clear, and unmistakable in its resolve.
Change before you are forced to...Put people over plans...The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell provides no-nonsense, proven leadership solutions. It examines the principles that motivate Colin Powell -nobility in purpose, credibility of leadership, integrity in organization, and victory in performance-and shows how they can help to guide you through virtually any situation. Just as important, it paints a portrait of leadership that is vintage Colin Powell-short on talk, long on action, and guaranteed to succeed when failure is not an option.
Oren Harari, Ph.D., is a professor of management at the McLaren Graduate School of Business, University of San Francisco. A prominent author, speaker, and consultant in the areas of competitive advantage, organizational change, and transformational leadership, Harari is the author or coauthor of six previous books, and has contributed to Harvard Business Review, California Management Review, Industrial Relations, Small Business Reports, and numerous other professional publications.
The performance of an organization is the ultimate measure of its leader.
Colin Powell has established an entirely new paradigm for leadership excellence. Through four U.S. presidents and countless world crises-including the current high-stakes campaign against global terror-the blunt-spoken four-star general has grown to become one of the world's most effective, bottom-line leaders.
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell goes beyond other books to take an in-depth look into the foundations of Powell's compelling leadership style. With penetrating insight, it examines:
Powell as provocateur-Techniques Powell uses to encourage group debate-and consistently arrive at the best solution.
The Powell character-The Powell model for assuming the role of leader and setting a positive tone throughout any organization.
Powell principles-Concise yet powerful credos that have guided Powell through times of triumph and doubt.
Sparked with insights and observations that are refreshingly honest and realistic, The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell is the most comprehensive exploration of Colin Powell's goal-driven approach to leadrship.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Prologue 1
Part I: Powell as provocateur
Chapter 1 Know when to piss people off
Chapter 2 Promote a clash of ideas
Chapter 3 The ego trap
Chapter 4 Don't go looking for 'no'
Chapter 5 The chief 'dis-organizer'
Chapter 6 When to challenge the pros
Part II: Powell on strategy and execution
Chapter 7 Close with the enemy
Chapter 8 People over plans
Chapter 9 Vigilance in detail
Chapter 10 Situation dictates strategy
Chapter 11 Powell's rules for picking people
Chapter 12 Trust those in the trenches
Part III: The Powell character
Chapter 13 The Powell way
Chapter 14 Optimism is a 'force multiplier'
Chapter 15 Take leave when you've earned it
Chapter 16 Prepare for loneliness
Appendix 'Quotations from Chairman Powell: A leadership primer'
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