How do you select your next book? Do you take suggestions from ? Scroll through Good Reads? Listen to social media influencers. Wander the aisles at the bookstore?
I do a little of each, but many of my all-time favorite or most impactful books have often been recommendations from a coworker or a supervisor.
For example, at the start of graduate school, my major professor, Dr. John Hendee, assigned all of his students to read Thirty years later, I still apply the timeless habits, especially beginning with the end in mind and sharpening the saw, in my work and personal life.
Another all-time favorite book, assigned to me during a leadership training program was This classic by Donald O. Clifton, past chairman of the Gallup organization, encourages readers to do more of what they do best, rather than dwelling on their weaknesses.
With that in mind, I asked the members of our editorial team, 鈥淲hat鈥檚 a book you鈥檇 recommend to our public safety audience and why?鈥�
Here are their recommendations:
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by Dr. Michael Mosely
Nancy Perry, Director of Content, Law Enforcement and Corrections, recommends by Dr. Michael Mosley.
鈥淭his book is not preachy, just simple and practical changes anyone can easily make to improve their well-being,鈥� Perry said.
The book is based on the 鈥淛ust One Thing鈥� podcast and introduces readers to simple things that can make a big impact on their physical and mental health.
by Lt. Commander Heidi Craft
is the memoir of Lt. Commander Heidi Kraft鈥檚 deployment to Iraq as a clinical psychologist, recommended by Bill Carey, associate editor FireRescue1, SA国际传媒.
鈥淭his book gave me a different perspective of modern military combat and opened my eyes up to other parts of deployment for military personnel,鈥� Carey said.
While deployed, Kraft put aside the thoughts of her 15-month-old twins at home to care for soldiers and listen to their traumatic stories.
by Anthony Almojera
As we near the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rachel Engel, senior editor, FireRescue1, SA国际传媒, was drawn to this book by Anthony Almojera, a seasoned New York City paramedic and union leader.
tells the stories of New York City鈥檚 frontline medical personnel and the communities they serve through challenge, tragedy and perseverance.
by Chief Clare Frank
is the memoir of Clare Frank, who found her calling as a firefighter at age 17 and rose through the ranks to become the CAL FIRE chief of protection.
鈥淭his book is a master class in storytelling,鈥� Janelle Foskett, FireRescue1 editor-in-chief, said. 鈥淚t is a page-turner and I couldn鈥檛 put it down,鈥�
A trailblazing memoir from Clare Frank, California鈥檚 first (and only) female chief of fire protection
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by Detective Lindsey Wade
Sarah Calams, senior editor, Police1, Corrections1, also recommended a title by a public safety professional.
is the story of Detective Lindsey Wade, whose career was inspired by the murder of a young girl about her age. Investigating crimes against women and girls motivated Wade鈥檚 career and led to her cracking the decades-old cold case murder
鈥淭his book is a great inspiration for people who might be on the fence on entering the law enforcement profession,鈥� Calams said. 鈥淲ade is an example of someone who has done it and what she鈥檚 been able to accomplish.
Detective Lindsey Wade offers a look into the heart and science behind solving cold cases, showcasing how technology and determination can come together to illuminate the darkest of mysteries
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by Kristen Hadeed
Kerri Hatt, editor-in-chief, SA国际传媒, was taken by Kristen Hadeed鈥檚 keynote presentation at the Pinnacle EMS Leadership forum and moved to the top of her reading list. In the book and presentations, Hadeed tells her story of starting as an ineffective leader to a sought-after CEO who teaches others to lead.
鈥淗adeed shares leadership tidbits to empower staff to make decisions, not worry about making mistakes,鈥� Hatt said.
by Fredrik Backman
Joanna Putnam, associate editor, Police1, looked at her Good Reads log to recommend a story about grief and aging.
鈥淚 recommend this book for anyone because it addresses grief in a realistic way and a sweet way,鈥� Putnam said. 鈥淚t is a perspective changer around death and living.鈥�
by Jean Craighead George
Although Sarah Roebuck, news editor, doesn鈥檛 think of herself as a book reader, by Jean Craighead George, has stuck with her since reading it as a young adult.
The book is the story of Sam, an unhappy child in New York City who runs away to the Catskill Mountains and spends a year in the wilderness.
鈥淚 like the idea of escaping into the woods and mountains,鈥� Roebuck said. 鈥淚 like how descriptive it is and it paints a clear picture.鈥�
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