|
The 2020 Coast Guard Professional Development List is based on recommendations from the more junior members of the workforce and provides some great suggestions for continual learning and growth. This year’s list covers a wide array of topics that have direct links to today’s Coast Guard including mental and physical health, military leadership, financial wellness, Coast Guard history, and many more thought-providing subjects. Their recommendations also highlight the outstanding talent we have throughout our ranks and the tremendous value of everyone’s unique perspectives and interests.
Active duty personnel can find free electronic access to many of these books can be found through the Navy Overdrive program. To view this list and previous reading lists, visit: www.dcms.uscg.mil/leadership/reading-list
|
 |
|
I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
Real, Terrence - Scribner
Format: Book
|
|
A bestseller for over 20 years, I Don&;t Want to Talk About It is a groundbreaking and hopeful guide to understanding and destigmatizing male depression, essential not only for men who may be suffering but for the people who love them. Twenty years of experience treating men and their... |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Ryan Holiday - Portfolio
Format: Hardcover
|
|
The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do. Its many fans include a former governor and movie star (Arnold Schwarzenegger) , a hip hop icon... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Leadership in Turbulent Times
DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
|
|
In this culmination of five decades of acclaimed studies in presidential history, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an illuminating exploration of the early development, growth, and exercise of leadership.Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Not Your Father's Coast Guard: The Untold Story of U.S. Coast Guard Special Forces
Adml Paul A. Yost - AuthorHouse
Format: Paperback
|
|
While the Coast Guard's many battles at sea in the War on Drugs are widely known, its participation in the ground offensive is not. Indeed, the Guard didn't just send its cutters to interdict narcotics-laden vessels attempting to bring their illicit cargo into Uncle Sam's territorial... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Outside the Wire: Ten Lessons I've Learned in Everyday Courage
JASON KANDER - Twelve
Format: Hardcover
|
|
A smart and revealing political memoir from a rising star of the Democratic Party. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 26.0px; font: 22.7px Times; color: #454545; -webkit-text-stroke: #454545; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Barack Obama has called... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer
Nathaniel C. Fick - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
|
|
A former captain in the Marines' First Recon Battalion, who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, reveals how the Corps trains its elite and offers a point-blank account of twenty-first-century battle.If the Marines are "the few, the proud," Recon Marines are the fewest and the proudest.... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
The Things They Carried
Tim O'Brien - Thorndike Press Large Print
Format: Library Binding
|
|
The adage says that there are two sides to every story, but as most contemporary literature teachers can attest, there are many sides to every story-or at least many ways of looking at a story. Prestwick House's Multiple Perspectives Lesson Guides provide the high school teacher with... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone
Steven A Sloman - Riverhead Books
Format: Paperback
|
|
"The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom." - Steven PinkerWe all think we know more than we actually do. Humans have built hugely complex societies and technologies, but most of us dont even know... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
Jocko Willink - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
|
|
An instant New York Times bestsellerSent to the most violent battlefield in Iraq, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin's SEAL task unit faced a seemingly impossible mission: help U.S. forces secure Ramadi, a city deemed "all but lost." In gripping firsthand accounts of heroism, tragic... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base
Andrew P Brown - WU Press
Format: Print book
|
|
The true story of two separate mass-casualty incidents that occurred within days of each other at a US Air Force base. Using the words of the people who experienced the tragedies, the book provides an in-depth look at the before, during and after of a preventable "active shooter"... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
Douglas Stone - Penguin Books; Revised edition
Format: Print book
|
|
We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams
SAM WALKER - Random House
Format: Hardcover
|
|
The founding editor of The Wall Street Journal's sports section profiles the greatest teams in history and identifies the counterintuitive leadership qualities of the unconventional men and women who drove them to succeed.The secret to winning is not what you think it is.... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior
Col. David H. Hackworth - Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster; Reissue edition
Format: Paperback
|
|
Whether he was fifteen years old or forty, David Hackworth devoted his life to the US Army and quickly became a living legend. However, he appeared on TV in 1971 to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. From Korea to Berlin and the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth's story... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Scott, Kim - Griffin
Format: Book
|
|
Radical Candor is about caring personally and challenging directly, about soliciting criticism to improve your leadership and also providing guidance that helps others grow. It focuses on praise but doesn't shy away from criticism—to help you love your work and the people you work... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card - Tor Teen; 3 edition
Format: Book
|
|
Once again, Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who? Ender Wiggin. Brilliant. Ruthless. Cunning. A tactical and strategic master. And a child.Recruited for military training... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
The Mission, the Men, and Me: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander
Blaber, Pete - Berkley Caliber
Format: Book
|
|
As a commander of Delta Force-the most elite counterterrorist organization in the worldPete Blaber took part in some of the most dangerous, controversial, and significant military and political events of our time. Now he takes his intimate knowledge of warfareand the heart, mind, and spirit... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business
Douglas W Hubbard - Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited, John
Format: Print book
|
|
Now updated with new measurement methods and new examples, How to Measure Anything shows managers how to inform themselves in order to make less risky, more profitable business decisions This insightful and eloquent book will show you how to measure those things in your own business, government... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Stillness Is the Key
Ryan Holiday - Portfolio
Format: Book
|
|
In The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
Samin Nosrat - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
|
|
New York Times Bestseller A visionary new master class in cooking that distills decades of professional experience into just four simple elements, from the woman declared "America's next great cooking teacher" by Alice Waters. In the tradition of The Joy of Cooking and How to Cook... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
The Richest Man in Babylon
George S. Clason
Format: Hardcover
|
|
The secret of the rich isn't a secret at all.The Richest Man in Babylon has been a favorite of Dave Ramsey's for years. Set in ancient Babylon, this book is an inspiring collection of stories about people who have struggled with - and overcome - the same money problems most Americans... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
The Jocko Podcast
Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL Officer, author, and co-founder of Echelon Front. He is a leadership instructor, speaker, and executive coach. His podcast hosts guests from all over to include military officers, Medal of Honor recipients, and authors. The focus of these podcasts is mainly on leadership, hardship, and professional development. https://jockopodcast.com/
|
|
The Moth Podcast
“PRX broadcasts recorded sessions of live Moth shows with the intent of promoting the art of storytelling. During a Moth event, normal people are invited to read or tell stories that they submitted. Each show has a theme, such as love, discovery, hardship, etc., with each story often taking a surprising twist on the theme. I believe they are all true stories (almost all of them , anyway, and any fiction would be disclosed before the story began) and are great glimpses into human existence.” https://themoth.org/podcast
|
|
Choose FI Podcast
“The Choose FI or Choose “Financial Independence”, is an excellent podcast that can help put all Coasties on better financial ground. 20-50 minute episodes are insightful and easy to understand. Run by two respectful guys that are entertaining to listen to. Website has access to lots of free tools to assist visitors. Re-introduced me to importance of budgeting. All around, just a great resource during uncertain times.” www.choosefi.com
|
|
How to Get People to Follow You
“Leadership discussion from Simon Sinek that breaks down what leadership is and the difference between leadership and authority, how to inspire others regardless of rank or position, how to lead with courage and ends on a unique perspective on millennials in the workplace and how to effectively empower and inspire the next generation on leaders within any organization.” https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-quest-with-tom-bilyeu/e/simon-sinek-on-how-to-get-people-to-follow-you-inside-quest-46273451
|
|
The SPAR Life Podcast
“Started by Coast Guard Academy Wrestling Coaches Kevin Bratland and Dylan Foley, “The SPAR Life” is an all-encompassing approach to life – physically, mentally, and emotionally. The term SPAR life comes from the Coast Guard’s motto Semper Paratus,Always Ready. This podcast focuses on shaping a culture, fostering teamwork and relationships, and grappling with life’s adversities. Special guests of the show have included NCAA wrestling Hall of Fame coaches and athletes, junior officers in the Coast Guard fleet, and current cadets.” https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dylan-foley/the-spar-life
|
|
Forget the Pecking Order at Work
“Great TED Talk that makes its listeners rethink what it means to be “productive” in the workplace. “Organizations are often run according to “the superchicken model,” where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn’t what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion — built at every coffee break, every time one team member asks another for help — that leads over time to great results. It’s a radical rethink of what drives us to do our best work, and what it means to be a leader.” This is an interesting perspective, especially in a military environment, and can offer Coast Guard leaders new perspective of how to lead and produce great results. https://www.ted.com/talks/margaret_heffernan_forget_the_pecking_order_at_work?language=en
|
|
The Global Leadership Summit
“It is enlightening to hear leadership from outside of the military mindset. Just some of the faculty’s areas of expertise include: Maximizing teams, Unlocking strengths, Accelerating innovation, Courageous leadership, Influence for the good, Productivity, Staying relevant, Communicating for success, Strength for the journey, Predicting performance, and many more! Get the quality leadership content from the Global Leadership Network anytime anywhere. Great lessons from professionals around the world for free on this podcast.” https://globalleadership.org/podcasts/
|
|
The Model Health Show
“This podcast uses evidence based science and experts in their field to address personal health and growth. Shawn does his research before speaking on a topic and has provided insight that has improved so many lives as his podcast ranks among the top health podcasts.” https://themodelhealthshow.com/podcasts/
|
|
Work Life
“Psychologist, business professor, and author Adam Grant questions the assumption that work has to be unpleasant. He explores companies, professionals, and businesses that employ innovative and sometimes daring practices aimed at making the workplace better. The topics feature a spectrum of work topics from the “problem with all-stars” to “burnout is everyone’s problem.” Undoubtedly, each episode features something you can relate to and is a must listen for anyone who considers themselves a professional in any field.” https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife
|
|
Leading Through Change and Crisis
“Practical advice and insights from seasoned leaders from the McChrystal Group. Examines how to rapidly define the internal/external operating environment to develop a prioritized plan that aligns your people to your strategy.” https://vimeo.com/400741068
|
|
Optimal Living Daily
“This podcast is a daily reading from various blogs regarding personal development, minimalism, productivity, and more. Episodes are 5-10 minutes. https://oldpodcast.com/
|
|
Commandant's Book Club
As a compliment to the Commandant’s 2017 Reading List, Admiral Zukunft asked members from across the fleet to review the selects and share insights on how they are applying what they’ve read to mission execution. Click below to read the book reviews:
Commandant's Choice
Prior to 2015, the Office of Leadership maintained a Coast Guard Reading List, which was a standing list of reading recommendations related to leadership, Coast Guard history and culture, and contemporary issues. These archived recommendations can provide additional learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills. In addition to the standing list, the Commandant selected one book annually as the "Commandant's Choice" for professional reading from 2002 until 2015.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue
Michael J. Tougias - Scribner Book Company
Format: Paperback
|
|
The story behind the major motion picture from Disney - starring Chris Pine, Eric Bana, and Casey Affleck - written by a recognized master of the genre - "a blockbuster account of tragedy at sea" (The Providence Journal).It's the winter of 1952 and a ferocious Nor'easter... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Bearing Drift
Peter Eident
Format: Book
|
|
20 October 1978: the USCGC Cuyahoga training vessel collided with a foreign freighter in the mouth of the Potomac River, killing 11 Coast Guardsmen. At the time of the sinking, the Cuyahoga disaster was declared the worst peacetime accident in the US Coast Guard's history. Fiftee
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Skipper & the Eagle
Gordon McGowan - Sea History Press; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
|
|
In January 1946, Cdr. McGowan set about refitting the former German sail training vessel for her return to America as a war prize. With the help of her German crew and US Coast Guardsmen new to sail, he fitted her for sea, then sailed her across the Atlantic to Bermuda, and home to New York.... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Rescue Warriors: The U.S. Coast Guard, America's Forgotten Heroes
David Helvarg - Thomas Dunne Books; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
|
|
Since its founding more than two hundred years ago, the United States Coast Guard has rescued over a million people. On any given day, “Coasties” respond to 125 distress calls and save over a dozen lives. Yet despite having more than 50,000 active-duty and reserve members on every... |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
