Monthly Archives: February 2018

Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead, by Lazlo Bock

Why this Book: Suggested to me by my friend Jay as a good book to read with some others at work. Summary in 3 sentences: From his perspective as Google’s head of People Operations  (traditionally known as HR) Lazlo Bock describes the … Continue reading

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A Tactical Ethic: Moral Conduct in the Insurgent Battlespace, by Dick Couch

Why this book:  I lead a volunteer reading group for young men who are early in the pipeline to become SEALs or SWCCs (Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen).  We selected this book to read and discuss as it addresses tactical and leadership … Continue reading

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, by Mark Manson

Why this book:  It was given to me as a gift by a very good friend. I was intrigued and so gave it a try.  I was surprised at how good it is! Summary in 3 Sentences: I have described this … Continue reading

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Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown

Why this book: It was selected by the All American Leadership Faculty Reading group I belong to. Summary in 4 sentences: The subtitle to this book is “The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone” which sums up … Continue reading

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The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown

Why this book:  I lead a volunteer reading group for young men who are early in the pipeline to become SEALs or SWCCs (Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen). Though it’s longer than most of the books we read (~375pp) they picked this … Continue reading

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