You Know? Colin, from the Bronx!
A review by Barnes & Noble editors of Colin Powell's Leadership Primer states, "Whether encouraging people to "dis-organize" accepted procedures, insisting on accountability throughout all levels of an organization, or never failing to pay attention to the details, Powell emerges from this book as a leader who invests whatever he does with a deeply personal sense of integrity"(Barnes & Noble, 1997-2007). Many organizational trends enter and exit the corporate runway as trendy business initiatives turn out to be just another corporate fad. Currently, many business environments are adopting the Google philosophy where recreational areas, buffet-style caffeine and free time are flooded into the corporate ecosystem. In the1980's, military type leadership was prevalent and, although blind obedience is out of fashion, an expectation of honor and integrity still permeate today's corporate environment. Integrity is moral soundness or as Petrick states, "The balanced and inclusive use of key ethics theories? in the analysis and resolution of individual and/or collective ethical issues that demonstrate the moral soundness of leadership judgment" (Petrick, 2007). The Leadership Primer outlines the key factors in leadership judgment that are critical to building successful organizations.
Powell asserts, "Don't be afraid to challenge the pros even in their own backyard"(Harari, 2003). Categorized as provocateur leadership, leaders should question and inspire evolution or change. A career Army man, Colin Powell was accustomed to the authoritarian style of traditional military leadership. Noted in Army Leadership, "Army culture is a consequence of customs, traditions, ideals, ethos, v ...