Tag: Book Review

Admiral William H. McRaven’s "Make Your Bed" is a powerful book, drawing lessons learned from the author’s own military experiences and turning it into practical guidance for anyone facing personal or professional challenges.

Simon Sinek’s ‘’Start with WHY: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action’’ offers a transformative perspective on leadership and motivation by emphasizing the importance of understanding and communicating one’s core purpose.

In “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need” Bill Gates offers a refreshing take on the climate crisis—one that’s less about doom and gloom and more about clear-headed, actionable solutions.

Sun Tzu's The Art Of War remains an essential guide not only for military strategy but also for navigating business, politics, and personal conflicts.

Developing Soft Skills in Mariners: A Facilitator’s Handbook by Professor Carole Davis highlights the critical human element of maritime training. This handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for course designers, facilitators, and maritime organizations seeking to enhance soft skills training.

The "World of the Seafarer: Qualitative Accounts of Working in the Global Shipping Industry" is an open-access publication which offers a compelling and insightful look into the lives of those who work in the global shipping industry.

The Shipboard Response to Stowaways and Distressed People in Small Boats (2025-26 Edition) is a practical and highly detailed resource on how to manage encounters with unauthorized individuals, including stowaways, migrants, refugees, and human trafficking victims, while maintaining ship security and safety.

“Are We Learning from Accidents?” by Nippin Anand offers a refreshing, in-depth analysis of accident investigations and how organizations can shift from a blame-centric culture to one that fosters learning and continuous improvement.

The Power of Framing: Creating the Language of Leadership, 2nd Edition, by Gail T. Fairhurst, an award-winning professor of communication at the University of Cincinnati, is a masterful guide to understanding the pivotal role of communication in leadership.

In Goodbye Globalization: The Return of a Divided World, Elisabeth Braw delves into the decline of the globalized order that defined much of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.