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<p>Many leaders recommend developing a 'professional library' throughout your career. What are those time-honored classics as well as new titles that redefine the subject of (fill in the blank). I'm sure this will be a fun and informative topic that'll spark some discussion on the subject, as well as promote professional reading/development and well rounded "professional library." Of course, today when we speak of "books" we may also include: audio books; videos/ documentaries; mp3s, or any other format or delivery method, the important thing here is content/substance. Here's just a few ideas on subject matter: military/government; business; leadership; success & achievement; human behavior/psychology; philosophy; management; finances; training/systems/ technical, or anything else applicable, and the titles, well... we'll leave those up to you. Hopefully, this helps spur some thought on professional reading and development, and will prove helpful; now let's get this thing started, thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads! </p>
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I don't think I've seen this book on here yet, but Taking the Guidon by Nate Allen & Tony Burgess is a MUST read for any LT or young CPT. I read this book too late and I still regret it. Quick, easy, and you'll mark it up like a college book.
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Col (Join to see)
CPT Brundage, excellent post and recommendation, I think our up-and-coming leaders will certainly appreciate it. Also, please feel free to share any "take aways" from your read of the material and/or any salient lessons you gleaned from the book. Again, great post... thanks for sharing!
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MAJ(P) (Join to see)
Very true, Patrick! This is definitely a must read for all junior officers. Great recommendation!
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Col (Join to see)
For those leaders interested in "Taking the Guidon: Exceptional Leadership at the Company Level," here's just a few book reviews (btw all outstanding marks); Amazon lists this book as 4.5 stars and has numerous copies (new and used) available for purchase... thanks again CPT Brundage and CPT Walker for your outstanding recommendations!
Taking the Guidon: Exceptional Leadership at the Company Level [Nate Allen, Tony Burgess] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Significance of the title: The unit guidon serves to iden...
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Book Review of Taking the Guidon, a popular book for aspiring Company Commanders.
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CPT (Join to see)
I must second this recomendation. Taking the Guidon is an excellent reference! I have it myself. Company Command: The Bottom Line is another good one to help LTs and CPTs prepare for command.
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Professional reading and development is one of those topics that we just can't talk about enough. So, to make sure we're all learning, sharing and growing together, here's a few other similar discussions going on in the RallyPoint universe:
https://www.rallypoint.com/questions/15636-what-professional-journals-blogs-websites-do-you-read
I try to read Small Wars Journal, Air and Space Power Journal, Parameters, Infinity Journal, and the Journal of Military History fairly regularly. I also like MHQ and sometimes managed to find t...
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Col (Join to see)
I just finished "Taking the Guide On" and i think its a good book to give during an initial counseling!
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Col (Join to see)
Ah yes, the reading list... everyone's got one, so what's yours? In the late 1980s the Marine Corps Professional Reading Program officially got its start as the "Commandant's Reading L...
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Col (Join to see)
I am currently reading "Ulysses Grant In War and Peace" by H. W. Brands. Very well written. A couple years ago, I read "Lions of Kandahar" and more recently "Lone Survivor." What oth...
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Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War
This is a fascinating book and I had never heard of Col Boyd. He influenced Marine Corps doctrine even more than AF doctrine. The AF still barely acknowledges his work in any PME course but the Marines took notes.
Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War - Kindle edition by Robert Coram. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking...
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CMSgt Mark Lutz
Self taught mathematician and engineer. Developed the energy maneuverability theory. Father of the F-16 and F-15. Weapons school instructor and plank member of the Fighter mafia. A lot of contributions to the cause of air power (for all services) but like most visionaries, it wasn't his message but his approach that got him ostracized. On the tactical side, he's why guys at the bar shoot their watches.
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Capt Sergio De La Garza
Col. Boyd is also the author of the OODA Loop.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OODA_loop
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OODA_loop
The OODA loop (for observe, orient, decide, and act) is a concept originally applied to the combat operations process, often at the strategic level in military operations. It is now also often applied...
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CMSgt Mark Lutz
Col Boyd was also insrumental WRT "Pattern of Conflict". You can download a powerpoint version @ http://www.ausairpower.net/JRB/patterns.ppt . Its a pretty deep read and best to be taken a few bites at a time
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CMC Robert Young
The OODA Loop is still taught today as a critical thinking and decision making tool for leaders. It's good stuff!
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