Colonel Hackworth is one of the most decorated living U.S. Army soldiers. This outstanding book describes in detail his experiences from a (very) young recruit to his outspoken criticism of the Vietnam War. Although blackballed from the Army establishment, Colonel Hackworth earned the respect of true warriors everywhere. He continues to serve as a model of leadership by example and the idea that soldiers have a right to demand professional competence from their leaders. Check out his website!
Required reading for any military professional. Excellent analysis of the repeated failures of US military operations from the end of the Vietnam war through the assault on Grenada. Many of the lessons learned that are examined in detail were directly applied by the commanders in Operation Desert Storm. I was presented with a copy in 1987 at my commissioning ceremony by a Special Forces LTC. After sharing it with several peers in Army Aviation, I passed my highlighted, dog-eared copy to a friend at Pensacola where several Naval Air professionals got a chance to take a peek. I now require that my junior officers and NCOs read this book as part of their professional development.
Musashi was a seventeenth century samurai whose success may be judged by the fact that he died of old age. His dissertation on the profession of arms and the way of the sword are critical to understanding modern business philosophy. The work is also important for those seeking to develop a leadership style; knowing that your boss may be thinking "do it my way or I'll chop off your arm" can do wonders for teambuilding.
The definitive, doctoral-level instruction manual of how to destroy things with an airplane, FIGHTER COMBAT belongs in the library of every military aviator. If you drive helicopters and want to know what is going through the mind of the fast-mover who is trying to kill you, read this book. If you happen to find yourself in the unfortunate position of driving the fast-mover, you will wish you had.
I'm pretty sure that Scott Adams rereads this book when he runs out of ideas for Dilbert. Although light-hearted and very entertaining, Dr. Parkinson's keen insights cut right to the heart of bureaucratic incompetence. If you have ever dealt with or been a member of any large organization (Parkinson himself draws heavily upon his British army experience during World War II), you will find yourself nodding in agreement on every page.
Everyone has heard of the Peter Principle: In a Hierarchy Every Employee Tends to Rise to His Level of Incompetence. Not as many are aware that Dr. Peter actually existed. My friend Don Weed once had a class taught by Dr. Peter and described the experience as unique. Don gave me an original copy for Christmas a few years ago and I have been a fan ever since! The book is filled with corollaries that expand upon the basic principle like "Hierarchies were established by men who now monopolize the upper levels, thus depriving women of their rightful share of opportunities to achieve incompetence." Classic!
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