The Leaders Bookshelf, ADM. James Stavridis, USN Ret.
The Leaders Bookshelf, ADM. James Stavridis, USN Ret.
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The Leader's Bookshelf

Author: ADM. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.), R. Manning Ancell

Narrator: Bob Souer

Unabridged: 8 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/26/2017

Categories: Nonfiction, Education


Synopsis

For the last several years Adm. James Stavridis and his co-author, R. Manning Ancell, have surveyed over two hundred active and retired four-star military officers about their reading habits and favorite books, asking each for a list of titles that strongly influenced their leadership skills and provided them with special insights that helped propel them to success in spite of the many demanding challenges they faced. The Leader's Bookshelf synthesizes their responses to identify the top fifty books that can help virtually anyone become a better leader.

Each of the works—novels, memoirs, biographies, autobiographies, management publications—are summarized and the key leadership lessons extracted and presented. Whether individuals work their way through the entire list and read each book cover to cover, or read the summaries provided to determine which appeal to them most, The Leader's Bookshelf will provide a road map to better leadership.

Highlighting the value of reading in both a philosophical and a practical sense, The Leader's Bookshelf provides sound advice on how to build an extensive library, lists other books worth reading to improve leadership skills, and analyzes how leaders use what they read to achieve their goals.

About ADM. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)

A 1976 distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) spent over thirty-five years on active service in the U.S. Navy. He commanded destroyers and a carrier strike group in combat, and served for seven years as a four-star admiral, culminating with four years as the sixteenth Supreme Allied Commander at NATO.

He holds a PhD in international relations, and is currently Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Admiral Stavridis has written six books and hundreds of articles on global security issues and leadership.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ellie on June 16, 2017

I really enjoyed this book in many ways. It was really well written and had some very interesting and valuable ideas. As an avid reader, I especially like the parts of the book that really emphasized the value of reading as a 'force multiplier' to a leader. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars......more

Goodreads review by Chad on July 06, 2018

One of the best books I’ve read this year! Stavridis and Ancell show us not only a great list of books for professional to read, but includes a template for 50 of them including the officer who recommended them, why/how it spoke to them, a few quotes, a short synopsis, and some of the leadership les......more

Goodreads review by Maria on November 24, 2018

Stavridis and Ancell interviewed hundreds of military leaders to ask them what was on their bookshelves. And what lessons about leadership they had learned from their favorite books. Why I started this book: I enjoyed Admiral Stavridis's other books and was excited to learn about his favorite books. W......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on May 25, 2017

In an effort to begin my journey reading, writing, thinking, and publishing, some insight on this book from a young military officer. This book is foundational and relevant to service members, young leaders, and people in all walks of life. My takeaways and recommendations for others are simple. Firs......more

Goodreads review by Hans on October 07, 2019

Surprisingly insightful and it's more than just a summary of the top recommended books from across all Military Branches from General Officers to Company Grade. Admiral (R) James Stavridis breaks down the why each recommendation is relevant and how crucial reading books are to any leader no matter h......more