Hey readers, it’s a new year and I have a new reading list for quarter 1. I anticipate that this year’s reading will be full of professional growth, self-discovery, and great adventure and I am glad to have you guys on this journey with me. and if you have any book recommendations, I would love to hear them.
marc@emnmedia.com
Trigger Points (Jan)
By: Mark Follman
It’s time to go beyond all the thoughts and prayers, misguided blame on mental illness, and dug-in disputes over the Second Amendment. Through meticulous reporting and panoramic storytelling, award-winning journalist Mark Follman chronicles the decades-long search for identifiable profiles of mass shooters and brings readers inside a groundbreaking method for preventing devastating attacks. The emerging field of behavioral threat assessment, with its synergy of mental health and law enforcement expertise, focuses on circumstances and behaviors leading up to planned acts of violence—warning signs that offer a chance for constructive intervention before it’s too late.
The Serving Leader (Feb)
By: Kenneth R. Jennings and John Stahl-Wert
It’s people who make organizations great, so how can leaders best help their people achieve that greatness? As Ken Jennings and John Stahl-Wert show in this new edition of their bestseller, you can’t just demand greatness—you must inspire it. The most effective leaders don’t just stand in front of their people, they stand behind them too. As one of the characters in the book notes, “You qualify to be first by putting other people first.” This concept sounds paradoxical, but it leads to extraordinary outcomes—and The Serving Leader shows precisely how and why.
How to Stay Calm and Aware in Any Situation (Mar)
By: Joseph Paul Manley
Do you ever feel anxious, threatened, or overwhelmed by the situations you face daily or when the stress is high in the EOC? Do you wish you had the skills to handle any challenge with confidence and ease? In this practical and empowering guide, we will learn how to use situational awareness and de-escalation techniques to stay safe and calm, in any situation.