Colin Powell

Born in Harlem, NY. Husband to Alma Johnson and father to 3 beautiful children. **** Army General. Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Medal of Honor

[Colin Powell @GeneralCPowell]

@nicrrich thinks the United States military wearing uniforms is the equivalent of high school cheerleaders wearing uniforms to school...

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Pour Prendre Conge #Ppc #PermenantChangeofStation

[Colin Powell @GeneralCPowell]

Public speaking will be your greatest weapon

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Be decisive, your people depend on it

[Newsweek @Newsweek]

A drone strike in Yemen killed Ibrahim al-Rubaish, a top Al-Qaeda leader http://t.co/bCpRvhgqxp

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Know when to hang it up. You are where you are because you were able to teach someone else along the way and they will take your place

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Delegate responsibilities to your subordinates and solve the problems you have been delegated to solve. #squirrels

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Organizations are like pyramids

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Problems have to be solved not managed

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2nd Lieutenants- Don't run when u can walk, don't stand when u can sit, don't sit when u can lie down, and don't stay awake when u can sleep

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One day we will all be judged for the way we have lived our lives, how will you live yours?

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Remain humble no matter your status #streetsweeper

[People @people]

.@ArianaGrande has a cute new tattoo on her neck http://t.co/pwyY9xv2Bw

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Always do your best, someone is always watching

[CBS News @CBSNews]

President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre 150 years ago today http://t.co/56sDgzqw8F

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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier