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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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Here's a holiday idea for all of our book worms out there... ahem, I mean "book enthusiasts," just be careful with the lights. : ) Wishing you all the best, very good reads, and very Happy and prosperous New Year!!
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SSG Riley, thanks for posting, in response to the awesome post where you added a photo of your professional library; here's the stack at my "home-away-from-home" (about another two-feet's-worth are in the trunk of my car waiting to be brought-in); of course these will all have to be turned-back-in, although a number of these titles are in my library at home as well... this was definitely a great idea SSG, and I'd like to encourage others' to share motivational photos of your collections along with any stories, tips, etc. on how you built your libraries... any cost savings tips would be most welcomed, as well as any organizational tips, maintenance or any other nuggets of wisdom you may have to share... thanks again for posting and for all that you all do!
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COL Vincent Stoneking
Is this Air War, or Army War?
I found it interesting that over 50% of my assigned reading in my first course, I could just grab off the shelf. (Now, I can do that with 100%, because Amazon)
I found it interesting that over 50% of my assigned reading in my first course, I could just grab off the shelf. (Now, I can do that with 100%, because Amazon)
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I also have to throw out my favorite non-military/non-professional:
The Complete Works of Robert Frost
I find his poetry to be very inspirational.
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CPT McCormick, excellent choice! I'm glad to see that you've addressed a title out-of-the-norm; something inspirational to you, something pertinent, although "breaks the mold" just a bit; again, outstanding selection... thanks for sharing!
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/ [login to see] /ref=redir_mdp_mobile/ [login to see] -8929734
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To encourage maximum participation, here are a just few other topics that may catch your interest; thank you for all that you do, and... best wishes for continued success!
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Leadership send out their reading lists regularly. What are the absolute must read books for a military professional?
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Listening to podcasts is one of my most favorite things to do as I go about the daily activities of my day (morning routine, PT, walking my dog, in the kitchen, bedtime routine, surfing the net)... &n...
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