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Suggested Reading


 Simon Sinek (2009) Start with Why/How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action  Portfolio/Penguin New York

 

  

 US Coast Guard ( Sept 2012)  Performance Improvement Guide       6th Ed

https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=AUX60&category=perform-improve-guide 

 

Dr. Mike Bechtle (2017)   Dealing with the Elephant in the room  (moving from tough conversations to healthy communication.)  Revell ,Division of Baker Publishing, Grand Rapids, Michigan - Library of  Congress number ISBN 978-0-8007-2840-3

Stan Toler (2016)  The POWER of Your Attitude  (7 choices for a happy and successful life.) Harvest House Publishers, Eugene OR,  Library of Congress Number ISBN 978-0-7369-6825-6  

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual,  COMDTINST M16790 (series)         

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12uNsO-y2NBv_mQ0-16AA4AW5L1gDFwCG/view

Additionally, you may consider other forms of media, and specifically movies, where the authenticity, decorum and plot lend themselves to further our common professional knowledge.

To review the Coast Guard’s Leadership Reading List visit:

https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=AUX60&category=commandants-reading-list

This reading list provides a tool for individual professional growth, taking into account that responsibility for professional development rests simultaneously on each individual, his or her unit, and our service. Your reading list should not be limited to non-fiction books. It can also include fictional books and book series that are crafted with a good portrayal of maritime service and heritage in the characters and settings. Additionally, you may consider other forms of media, and specifically movies, where the authenticity, decorum and plot lend themselves to further our common professional knowledge.

The below list are references used for the course.  You may want to consider using this list as your professional development reading list. 

Alessandrea, T. and Hunsaker, P. (1993). Communicating at Work New York, N.Y. Fireside

Brunsman, M. and Porter, J. E. (2006). The Stress Profiler. Norwalk, CT: Stressstop.com.

Charlesworth, E. A. and Nathan, R. G. (2004). Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness.  New York, NY: Random House Publishing Company.

Charlier, P. J. (1989). Project Adventure Book.  New York, NY: Silver Bullet.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Association By-Laws

Coast Guard Investigative Manual, COMDTINST M5830 (series) 

Coast Guard Financial Resource Management Manual, COMDTINST M7100 (series)

Coast Guard Leadership Development Framework, Auxiliary Edition (2011 revised).

Coast Guard Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement, COMDTINST M5216.8. (series)

Cohen, D. S. (2005). The Heart of Change Field Guide. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

Detz, J. (2002).How to Write and Give Speeches. 2nd revised edition. New York, NY: St. Martins Press.

Drucker Foundation. (1996). The Leader of the Future. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Fisher, J. P. and Cole, K. M. (1993). Leadership and Management of Volunteer Programs. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional Intelligence. New York, NY: Bantam Books.

Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R., and McKee, A. (2001).  Primal Leadership.Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

Greenleaf, R. (1991). The Servant as a Leader. Indianapolis, IN: Robert K. Greenleaf Center

Greenleaf, R. Servant Leadership. Indianapolis, IN: Robert K. Greenleaf Center

Hacker, D. (2008). Rules for Writers. 6th edition.  Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martins Press.

Heath, C. and Heath, D. (2010). Switch – How to Change Things When Change is Hard. New York, NY: Broadway Books.

Hiam, A. (2003). Taming the Conflict Dragon: Mastering Obstacles to Collaborations in the Workplace and Life. Tempe, AZ: Facts on Demand Press.

Huszczo, G. E. (2004). Tools for Team Leadership.  Palo Alto, CA: Davis and Black Publishing.

Kotter, J. P. and Cohen, D. S. (2002). The Heart of Change. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

LaFasto, F. and Larson, C. (2001). When Teams Work Best. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Marchica, J. (2004). The Accountable Organization  Palo Alto, CA: David-Black Publishing, Inc.

Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., and Switzler A. (2004). Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations and Bad Behavior.New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Patterson, K., Grenny, J. McMillan, R., and Switzler, A. (2002). Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Sample, S. B. (2002). The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership.San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Scholtes, P. (1996). The Team Handbook. 2nd edition. Madison, WI: Oriel, Inc.