A Passion for Leadership: Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service
by Robert M. Gates, 2015

Gates was Director of Central Intelligence, President of Texas A&M, and Secretary of Defense, and he is currently the President of the Boy Scouts of America. Some of the versions of this book have the cover quote, “The book [politicians] should all admit to reading- and actually read… Refreshingly nonideological.” I think that is apt. It is a very good rundown on how to treat subordinates, how to foster trust, what mindset to have as a leader, how to enact effective change, and when to know it’s time to walk away from a position of power. Gates has a wealth of experience to draw from, and he tries to give examples that are relevant to government, academia, and business.

The audiobook is very well read and highly recommended. I listened to this on my lunch-time walks.