Commandant (DCMS-DPR-5)
U.S. Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
Stop 7907
Washington, D.C. 20593-7907

Books

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May 3, 2022

Not Your Father’s Coast Guard: The Untold Story of US Coast Guard Special Forces by Matthew Mitchell

Discusses an integral part of Coast Guard history and operations that is sometimes overlooked. Gives in depth knowledge and detail into the development of Coast Guard tactical law enforcement, defense operations, international relations and training as well as the relationships we built with other nations. This book will help expand Coast Guard

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May 3, 2022

One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer by Nathaniel Fick

Wonderful study on being an emotionally intelligent junior officer, and a conscientious leader at the deck-plate level. The lessons throughout resonate across all branches of service, and extoll the basic tenets that provide a strong foundation for effective leadership.

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May 3, 2022

Outside the Wire by Jason Kander

In this book, the author describes his journey from Midwestern suburban kid to soldier to politician and details what he’s learned along the way. It is a practical guide from anyone thinking about public service and everyone wishing to make a difference.

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May 3, 2022

Overcome: Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America’s Toughest Warriors by Jason Redman

Overcome is the book we all need to read to become better leaders, followers, men and women. It is a book about developing your mindset and shares the key to overcoming any adversity or ambush in life starts in your mind and how you think. In the book, Redman teaches some life lessons he learned while being a NAVY SEAL and overcoming an ambush that

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May 3, 2022

Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954-63 by Taylor Branch

Profiles the key players and events that helped shape the American social landscape following World War II, but before the civil-rights movement of the 1960s reached its climax.

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May 3, 2022

Please Don’t Just Do What I Tell You! Do What Needs to Be Done: Every Employee’s Guide to Making Work More Rewarding by Bob Nelson

 A book that everyone at the unit can read and more importantly relate to! A quick read that takes us through four phases that the author states will help us all be better followers and leaders and more importantly, when the phases are followed, will help us “Do What Needs to Be Done!” 

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May 3, 2022

Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Since the actions of the leader apparently account for up to 70 percent of employees' perception of the climate of their organization, Goleman and his team emphasize the importance of developing what they term "resonant leadership." Focusing on the four domains of emotional intelligence--self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and

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May 3, 2022

Quiet Leadership: Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work by David Rock

Transforming performance involves listening and communicating. The ultimate goal of quiet leadership is to empower employees.