What's in your "professional library?"

Sir, respectfully I am an avid reader, and I have six volumes of "The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr." and I have read many books on General Patton. The commonality of both leaders is they were diversified on cultures and had a passion for their calling.



I also have a book on "Ethnicity & Family Therapy." This is critical as a leader it is imperative that I understand the other person's perspective.



My favorite book is
"Genograms Assessment and Intervention" that
provide genograms of famous families. I have been in situations in my military career and an understanding with the audience and culture I was dealing with definitely provided me with a method on how I would communicate.



I look at stressors and choices and how vital the relationships and the belief principles of the individual drive, the action and the coping strategies that many have or lack.

SGT(P) Jones:

Respectfully you will see a common theme on serving others and having a calling. General Patton is a prime example of how he served with all of his heart. He came from generations of Military Heros. He served with his Soldiers and not over his Soldiers.

Ma'am,

   Thats why I respect Gen. Patton and would follow him any day of the week. In my personal opinion the type of lleader Patton was is rare these days. I dont find too many officers that truly understand their soldiers unless they themselves were prior enlisted before crossing over.