General Colin Powell’s 13 Leadership Principles

General Colin Powell was the first African-American to head a “four-star troop command” when he took command of United States Army Forces Command. In August 1989, he spelled out 13 of his favorite leadership principles.

1. “It ain’t as bad as you think” — Actually, it may be that bad, or even worse, but this first rule relates how leaders should look at events and problems, regardless…