In Episode 4 we get a lesson on the language of leadership from Captain David Marquet, USN (Ret.), former submarine Commanding Officer, notable speaker, and author of "Turn the Ship Around!" Let Captain Marquet know how you enjoyed his interview @ldavidmarquet on Twitter, facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Check out his newest book "Leadership is Language" for sale here.

Interested in an interview with a particular leader? Have a question you'd like to hear answered? Contact me @DODReadsPodcast or [email protected].

Finally, head to DODReads for more resources, free books, and interviews with military authors.

The views presented in this episode are those of the participants and do not reflect the views of the Department of Defense or its components.

In Episode 3, Admiral Klein, USN (Ret.) and I discuss reading for ethical decision making. You can find one of her go-to ethical reads here: Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by Jim Stockdale. Let her know how you enjoyed the episode at [email protected].

Finally, head to DODReads for more resources, free books, and interviews with military authors.

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In Episode 2 Major General William Mullen III, USMC describes how he reads every day, the importance of PME, and the most influential works on his list of 2600 books read. His book, Fallujah Redux, is available for purchase here and on Amazon.

Check out MajGen Mullen's video PME on PME and two great articles: "A Warrior's Mind" and "Advanced Reading Skills" and let him know how you enjoyed the episode at [email protected].

Finally, head to DODReads for more resources, free books, and interviews with military authors.

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In our first episode, I speak with retired Admiral James Stavridis on the importance of reading fiction, lessons from history, and leadership through failure. Check out a print interview on his book "The Leader's Bookshelf" at DODReads.com.

Reach out to Admiral Stavridis and let him know how you enjoyed the episode!

Twitter: @stavridisj

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Website:  https://admiralstav.com

Book link:  https://admiralstav.com/sailing_truenorth/

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