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Lessons from the Military

Could that knock-down, drag-out corporate competition use a boost from some combat planning experts? What war metaphors and military mentors can teach you about the battle of business.

Summaries

9 Book

The Wisdom of the Bullfrog

Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)
Admiral William H. McRaven
Grand Central, 2023
8 Video

Fundamentals of Risk Management

Risk Management 5- Step Process
Lisa Gonzales
Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs, 2019
Book

Extreme Ownership

How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
St. Martin’s Griffin, 2015
9 Book

Surf When You Can

Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain
Brett Crozier and Michael Vlessides
Atria Books, 2023
8 Book

Turn the Ship Around!

A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
L. David Marquet
Portfolio, 2013
7 Book

Sun Tzu's Art of War

The Modern Chinese Interpretation
Tao Hanzhang
Sterling Publishing, 2007
9 Book

It's Your Ship

Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy
Captain D. Michael Abrashoff
Warner Books, 2002
8 Book

Total Focus

Make Better Decisions Under Pressure
Brandon Webb and John David Mann
Portfolio, 2017
7 Book

The Art of Action

How Leaders Close the Gaps Between Plans, Actions and Results
Stephen Bungay
Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2011
8 Book
Sun Tzu and Ralph D. Sawyer
Basic Books, 2005
8 Book

Rock the Boat

Embrace Change, Encourage Innovation, and Be a Successful Leader
Danelle Barrett
Greenleaf Book Group, 2021
Book
Jocko Willink
St. Martin’s Press, 2020