Agent Powell's Narrative

Most people recognize Colin Powell as one of the most admired and popular leaders of our time. Often times in leadership you will not always be popular or admired, so what makes this leader different? It was those core values ingrained in him at early age by his parents that would shape him as a future leader (Koltz & Powell, 2012). As with any great leader he’s had his fair share of trials and tribulations, but like an infantry officer he continued to press forward. Colin Powell has been a visionary and ethical leader since the early days of Persian Gulf to Washington’s corridors (Roth, 1993). Throughout my research he has become a personal inspiration for me due to his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. Let’s take a brief look into his background to provide a better understanding of his leadership style.

The first African American to be the U.S. Secretary of State was Colin Powell. Powell was born on April 5, 1937 in New York. The high school that Colin Powell went to was Morris High School in New York. Colin studied geology and that’s when he found his passion. He was in the Reserved Officers Training Corps, later he became a commander of a unit. This is what led him to his experience on a military career and gave him direction of his life. After Colin’s graduation in 1958, he became a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He was wounded by a punji- stick booby trap while patrolling the Vietnam border in Laos. Also during a tour he was injured in a helicopter crash. Even though of his injuries he still managed to rescue his comrades from a burning

After the release of Mongrel Virginians Powell, Plecker and Cox kicked their racial integrity campaign into high gear. To bring attention to the rampant miscegenation believed to have taken place in the state Powell published a series of articles under the heading, “The Last Stand.” Released between February 16 and March 2, 1926, the articles were largely inspired by the premise of Estabrook’ and McDougle’s study, as Powell wished to bring attention to the geographic location of the state’s “mixed-breeds.” Powell harkened his fellow Virginians to “awaken from [their] lethargy of pleasure and prosperity!” and to heed the call for “a last stand,” or else white civilization would “be swallowed in the quagmire of mongrelization.”

As a tax paying American citizen, I expect nothing but the best from our Police officer. The ability of the officer to protect my family while away at work, or out of town. Police Officers are task to up hold the law, but also entrusted to make the right decision. One story that caught my attention was a story about a famous football player, who played for the Houston Texans, by the name Ryan Moats. Moats was rushing to the hospital with his wife to see his dying mother and law. Moats was pulled over for driving reckless and the Officer Powell drew his gun on him. The nurse and Doctor came out to let the officer know what was going on but the Officer Powell did not listen. Officer Powell wrote Moats a ticket and during the process his wife’s mother passed away. Officer Powell used Deontology reasoning.

“About ten days ago, I retired very late. I had been up waiting for important dispatches from the front. I could not have been long in bed when I fell into a slumber, for I was weary. I soon began to dream. There seemed to be a death-like stillness about me. Then I heard subdued sobs, as if a number of people were weeping. I thought I left my bed and wandered downstairs. There the silence was broken by the

“The boss turned on George. “Then why don’t you let him answer?” “What you trying to put over?” Obviously wouldn’t you get suspicious? At this point if I was George I would shut my mouth wish for the best. Since I am not him this was not the case. As the questions persisted the more their boss got further skeptical. “Sayㅡwhat you sellin’?” “Huh?” “I said what stake you got in this guy? You takin’ his pay away from him?” “No course I ain’t. Why ya think I’m sellin’ him out?” “Well, I never seen one guy take too much trouble for another guy. I just like to know what your interest is.”

In the beginning Colin Powell always wanted to do his best every day, and after many days and years he finally made it to the top. Colin Powell’s life choices made him who he is now.

As a Non Commissioned Officer in the Pennsylvania Army Nation Guard, I realize the importance and value of good leadership. A leader has to be able to understand and support their men, have initiative, be quick on their feet, and accept responsibility for their actions. The personal traits that I look for in a leader are courage, commitment, candor, competence, and integrity. Out of these the most important one to me, is integrity. A man’s word is his bond and the most important leadership trait there is. Looking back, the man I see as a great leader that possesses these traits is Ret. General Colin Powell. Colin Powell is one of the greatest military leaders in this country’s history. He served this country

“So you would say that when they took evidence for the rape kit and had me pee in a cup that I’m lying to you and everyone about what has been clearly documented?”

July 1st, 1998 Perry Lawrence Powell was born in the town of Owatonna, Minnesota. At the time my mother could never have imagined what a bright, intelligent young man he would turn out to be. Well, seven months after he was born, my mother found out she was pregnant for me. She was none too happy about that either, her reaction, as I was told by mom herself was, "I cried", and not tears of joy either. She eventually got over the fact that she would have two babies at once and has loved us greatly since. What she did not know was that the two of us would become more than just brother and sister but great friends. Today I would like to honor my brother Perry, his character and his accomplishments have both come to help define

Of course, his marriage run out and his wife choose another man. However, in his mind the best is not yet to happened, he was sure that he will get together with his wife as soon he will be out of the

Transformational leadership describes a leader moving followers beyond immediate self-interests through idealized influence (charisma), inspiration motivation, intellectual stimulation, or individualized consideration. Transformational leaders are change agents. They influence the mission and objectives to make way for a brighter future for the organization. Followers are motivated to do more than is originally expected because of their feelings of trust and respect for the leader.

Proposal: Colin Powell is a surprising man who accomplished with the vast majority of the colossal differing qualities in America. In the first place, he earned numerous awards in Viet Nam, one for sparing the lives of officers in a helicopter. Another Contribution is that he was the first African American to be the Chairman for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Thirdly, he was the first Black man to hold the title of President of National Security Affairs. At long last, his impact in Desert Storm picked up him national acknowledgment with his careful fight arranges. Colin Powell acquired numerous awards and accomplished numerous objectives, and helped numerous individuals, yet likely the most convincing part of his character is his determination

Colin Powell’s Choices directly affected the outcome of his life.The thing that started it all was just an ordinary high school program called ROTC, which means “Reserved Officers Training Corps”.When he joined the ROTC, he thought like it was going to be the beginning of his life story.You guessed it!Before long he earned the rank of commander of his ROTC unit.After a while in the ROTC, he graduated as the highest rank in the corps a “cadet colonel”.Clearly this was the beginning of his military career.

    In, The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner, Jarrell proves that his story is important by portraying the message that war is more brutal than many people think, so it is important to respect those who fight for a country. He explained how men constantly risk their lives and complete dangerous missions everyday just for the sake of their country. This author writes of a very brutal war time. He describes an event that most readers would not understand without prior knowledge or a historic background. Jarrell writes, “From my mother’s sleep I fell into the State...” (1). These men, who are hanging upside down for nearly eight hours a day, had adapted the ability to sleep while they were on the job. This was simply because of the fact that they did not get to rest or