Call Sign Chaos
by Jim Mattis and Bing West
Mattis on leading at direct, executive and strategic levels: reading, trust, intent, and the costs of poor strategy. Spare and quotable; the best modern military leadership book.
Read it if…
you lead and want principles from someone who led under fire.
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Skip it if…
you want political score-settling; there is little.
Try instead: Dereliction of Duty →
Three things you will actually use
- Read widely; the dead have lessons.
- Intent, then trust.
- Competence, caring, conviction.
Do this first
Read the chapter on commander's intent and write yours.
Our verdict
Modern military leadership.
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