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"A prime resource for any leader's library."
-James Mattis, General, US Marines (ret), and 26th Secretary of Defense
Today, our nation is like a ship being tossed in tumultuous seas. The winds and waves of change have divided and distanced our society, threatening to wash away the very principles our…
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1 author picked Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Vice Admiral Stosz’s extraordinary career as a US Coast Guard leader culminated in her being the first (and so far only) woman to head a major service academy. I came away from her memoir hugely inspired by her honesty and courage. I also loved her vivid descriptions of long stints on the icebreakers that ply Arctic and Antarctic waters in order to prepare the way for scientific teams, often as the only woman. Her grace and goodwill in those adventure-filled situations come shining through– and sea narratives by women are very rare.
From Sally's list on actually being a leader.
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