Books That Shape
Veterans & Leaders
Curated titles by veterans, for veterans — covering leadership, transition, benefits, and the stories that define service.
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Carnivore Leadership
Ramon Colon-Lopez
Former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
A raw, unfiltered guide to leading with conviction, grit, and purpose — drawn from decades of elite military service at the highest levels of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Left of Leadership
Scott H. Stalker
Practical leadership principles forged in combat and refined in the boardroom — a blueprint for leading teams through uncertainty and high-stakes environments.
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Take Charge of Your Military Transition
Ericka Kelly
The definitive playbook for veterans navigating the civilian workforce — from resume writing to salary negotiation, written by someone who has lived the transition.
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From the Prairie to the Pentagon
Denise Jelinski-Hall
An inspiring memoir of a farm girl who rose to one of the most senior enlisted positions in the U.S. military — a testament to perseverance, faith, and service.
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Breaching the Summit
Rob "Waldo" Waldman
A powerful account of overcoming impossible odds — both in the cockpit and in life — offering veterans and civilians alike a framework for conquering their own summits.
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The Generals
Thomas E. Ricks
A sweeping history of American military command from World War II to the present — examining how the U.S. Army's culture of accountability shaped — and sometimes failed — its greatest leaders.
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Veteran Benefit for You
Paul Lawrence
A comprehensive, plain-language guide to every benefit available to veterans — written by the former head of VA Benefits to help veterans claim what they have earned.
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Your Final Debrief
Mary Polanco
A mission-critical guide for veterans navigating post-service life — using military debrief methodology to process experiences, find purpose, and build a thriving civilian identity.
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