The Mission, the Men, and Me, Pete Blaber
The Mission, the Men, and Me, Pete Blaber
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The Mission, the Men, and Me
Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander

Author: Pete Blaber

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Unabridged: 9 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/15/2013

Synopsis

As a commander of Delta Forcethe 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 it takes to winand moves his focus from the combat zone to civilian life. As the smoke clears from exciting stories about never-before-revealed top-secret missions that were executed all over the globe, readers will emerge wiser, more capable, and more ready for lifes personal victories than they ever thought possible.

About Pete Blaber

Pete Blaber commanded
at every level of Delta Force, executing vital missions across the globe—including
destroying the largest pocket of al-Qaeda forces to date—and helping to hasten
the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq. He lives in Santa Monica,
California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris on August 25, 2009

This excellent book is really about how to thrive out on the edge of a high-risk, high-profile career. It's not a book for armchair experts or backseat drivers of whatever stripe, because one of Blaber's key teachings is how to circumvent the kibbutzers and second-guessers in positions of authority,......more

Goodreads review by Steven on July 02, 2012

Pete Blaber served in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, more popularly known as Delta Force, and his leadership experiences while with that particular organization make him uniquely qualified to impart wisdom in regards to leadership in combat. His book, THE MISSION, THE MEN, AND......more

Goodreads review by Matias on November 21, 2020

I’m one of the better books on using military leadership to outline general principles. Easy to consume and brilliant in its simplicity.......more

Goodreads review by Julia on July 15, 2023

Had to reread for a battalion PME. There were some good lessons, especially in the first half: the slogan of mission men me, always try to get first hand experience otherwise listen to the guy on the ground, never be afraid to change your mind if it makes sense, ask for a recommendation from your tr......more

Goodreads review by James on September 04, 2024

Packed full of common sense lessons and how they were derived from real world experiences. Essential read for anyone in any leadership role.......more

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