RECOMMENDED READING LIST OFF THE SHELF
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rmy leaders have always encouraged their Soldiers to read. Even—and especially—in this age of information overload, the pursuit of knowledge through books is essential to develop a fuller
understanding of acquisition, logistics and technology. In the words of Chief of Staff of the Army GEN Raymond T. Odierno, “We can never spend too much time reading and
thinking about the Army profession and its interaction with the world at large. … Tere is simply no better way to prepare for the future than a disciplined, focused commitment to a personal course of reading, study, thought, and reflection.” On that note, we publish “Off the Shelf” as a regular feature to bring you recommended reading from Army AL&T professionals.
GOOD BOSS, BAD BOSS: HOW TO BE THE BEST ... AND LEARN FROM THE WORST by Robert I. Sutton (New York, NY: Business Plus, 2012, 352 pages)
No one sets out to be a bad boss, yet everyone has at least one horror story about a terrible boss they had at one time. So what makes a good boss, and how can you become one? How can you learn from the mistakes the worst bosses make without making them yourself? Bad bosses inspire funny stories; good bosses have the power to inspire great work, pride and commitment.
Sutton, a professor of management science and engineering at Stanford University and a student of inno- vation, leadership and civilized workplaces, reveals that good bosses know that their success depends on self-awareness, accurate interpretation of the effects they have on others, and the ability to make adjustments on the fly that spark effort, dignity and pride among their people.
BUSINESS BRILLIANT: SURPRISING LESSONS FROM THE GREATEST SELF-MADE BUSINESS ICONS by Lewis Schiff (New York, NY: HarperBusiness, 2013, 272 pages)
What do Steve Jobs, Warren Buffett, Suze Orman and Richard Branson have in common? Wealth and success in their chosen fields, along with a unique understanding of what their priorities need to be to get there. In
“Business Brilliant,” Schiff mines the stories of legendary entrepreneurs for practical advice on career success for anyone. Schiff, executive director of Inc. Business Owners Council, a membership organization for Inc. Maga- zine’s top entrepreneurs and owners of closely held family businesses, identifies seven principles exemplified by individuals who may or may not be any smarter than the rest of us but seem to understand instinctively how to make money.
LEAN IN: WOMEN, WORK, AND THE WILL TO LEAD by Sheryl Sandberg (New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2013, 240 pages)
Chances are you’ve heard of Sheryl Sandberg’s groundbreaking book about her experience as a woman in the upper echelons of Facebook, Google Inc. and the U.S. Treasury. In “Lean In,” Sandberg delves into the obsta- cles—individual, organizational and societal—that keep many women out of leadership positions. She includes personal anecdotes, hard data and research to cut through the ambiguities and biases in the lives and choices of working women. Blending government and corporate leadership experience, Sandberg’s insights hold something for everyone—men and women, CEOs and civil servants.
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