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Colin Powell

@GeneralCPowell

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

Public speaking will be your greatest weapon


Be decisive, your people depend on it


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A drone strike in Yemen killed Ibrahim al-Rubaish, a top Al-Qaeda leader bit.ly/1GHmcpG


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


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


Organizations are like pyramids


Problems have to be solved not managed


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


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


Remain humble no matter your status #streetsweeper


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.@ArianaGrande has a cute new tattoo on her neck peoplem.ag/GAhNMlB

people's tweet image. .@ArianaGrande has a cute new tattoo on her neck peoplem.ag/GAhNMlB

Always do your best, someone is always watching


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President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre 150 years ago today cbsn.ws/1DZmPuB

CBSNews's tweet image. President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre 150 years ago today cbsn.ws/1DZmPuB

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier


Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers


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