leader. not long ago he was driving his corvette on the beltway and got a flat tire. a young disabled veteran saw him and pulled over to help. with the tire fixed the young vet veepishly asked if he could take a quick selfie, but my dad took time to ask about his family and his friends and his life, something no instagram moment could ever uncover. a few days later to thank him for his help my father invited the vet and his entire family over to the house for dinner. colin powell was a great leader because he was great follower. he knew you could not ask your troops to do anything you were unwilling to do yourself. one time i was walking into the px with my dad, we came upon a corporal saluting a captain over and over again. my father walked up and asked this captain what he was doing.