In the book the leadership secrets of Colin Powell written by Oren Harari, in chapter two he discusses Colin Powell amazing communication and listening skills. He was telling a story of being interviewed by Colin Powell and all he had in his office was a desk and small table. He stated “any meeting with Powell in this little corner of his office was likely to be an intimate one.”(Harari, page 34). I find the way Colin Powell interviews or talks to anybody very special. He gives the person his undivided attention at all times. When he was talking to Oren all that was in between them was a small table. This is very creative in a sense because a big barrier of a desk is not in the way. Colin Powell made people feel secure to come to him with their problems. He had a talent for listening to others; he preferred to listen than to be listened to. Oren stated “We are in a global knowledge academy, and that to succeed in the economy, a leader just blow the communication lid off the place.” (Harari, page 36). I agree with this statement because communication in our society is everything. How the word gets to someone is key to being a great leader. If one cannot communicate properly then they lack the most important leadership quality. Colin made everyone he spoke to feel special, Colin stated “The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.” (Harari, page 36). Being a leader means being a great listener. As a leader you become responsible for someone well-being. If a person cannot confide in their leader it becomes a problem. Some people may find confiding to their boss embarrassing due to the position each individual is in. Powell says that don’t let a person position or intimidate you. The higher position a person is the harder it is for anyone to confide in you. Being in a higher position makes it difficult for people to get to you and discuss the real problems at hand. In the book The Ethical Challenge by Tichy McGill...