Reviews
U.S. Naval Institute
U.S. Naval Institute
U.S. Naval Institute
"Colonel Thomas J. Gordon offers an incredible collection of principles he learned throughout his career. Thematically structured by subjects such as professional development and toxic leadership, it serves as a reference for leaders approaching an anticipated challenge—or in the midst of one."
Modern War Institute
U.S. Naval Institute
U.S. Naval Institute
"Retired US Marine Corps Col. Thomas Gordon provides a readily accessible and thoughtful handbook for leaders at all levels based on fifty leadership principles, often hard-won, he has learned over thirty years—first as a cadet at the Citadel and then throughout his career as a Marine armor officer and senior leader"
The Strategy Bridge
U.S. Naval Institute
The Strategy Bridge
Given the author’s background, it is expected that he will emphasize core values of the U.S. Marine Corps, but his leadership observations go beyond the Marine Corps’ ...This is what makes Marine Maxims an excellent resource. Gordon’s compilation of ideas and concepts from across the gamut of leadership philosophy and his ability to communicate these ideas is brilliant.
DOD Reads
Australian Naval Institute
The Strategy Bridge
"The Oxford English dictionary defines a maxim as a “short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.” There is nothing pithy about Marine Maxims. There is no avoiding Colonel Gordon’s passion and personal pain as he learns from mistakes. His genuine empathy and humility come through with clarity. "
Small Wars Journal
Australian Naval Institute
Australian Naval Institute
"Marine Maxims is filled with incredibly useful leadership lessons that could enlighten military leaders at all levels. Col. Gordon not only presents valuable lessons in leadership but does so in a format that will continue to drive self-development. I must commend Col. Gordon for his dedication to leadership and education."
Australian Naval Institute
Australian Naval Institute
Australian Naval Institute
The “Saved Round” segment of each chapter discusses short thoughts and tips on the core subject of the chapter before offering a selection of reference material on the subject. This will be particularly helpful for readers looking to delve deeper into certain maxims and subject areas. It also offers insight into the leaders and reference material that Col. Thomas Gordon relied on during his military career
Marine Corps Gazette
Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, USMC (Ret)
Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, USMC (Ret)
"Marine Maxims by Col. Thomas Gordon (Ret.) is a must read.... This book is the 'green book' of all the invaluable advice mentors bestow and a Marine leader's life lessons learned over a career packaged in an approachable way... The tools and advice Col. Gordon conveys in this book transcend individual leadership styles or types of command."
Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, USMC (Ret)
Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, USMC (Ret)
Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, USMC (Ret)
"[Colonel Gordon] has distilled thirty-plus years of study into 50 lessons of leadership applicable to all leaders, military and civilian, who desire to maximize their skills at 'getting things done though people'. A true textbook for all leaders or those who hope to be."
-- President and Chief Executive Officer Marine Corps University Foundation, former Commander, Marine Forces Reserve
Col. Andy Milburn, USMC (Ret.),
Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, USMC (Ret)
Col. Andy Milburn, USMC (Ret.),
"After over 30 years in uniform, I hadn't expected to learn something new about leadership from a book - but Tom Gordon proved me wrong...If you are going to read one book on the topic of leadership - this is it." -- former commander, Marine Raider Regiment, author When the Tempest Gathers: From Mogadishu to the Fight Against ISIS, a Marine Special Operations Commander at War
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Review and Interview with RealClear Defense
Q: How do you avoid complacency or stagnation in any organization, whether in government or private industry?
Col. Thomas J. Gordon, USMC (Ret.): When you take over an organization, you immediately see all the warts and problems. After a while, you don’t see them as much. Time in an organization erodes your awareness, and so you have to be aggressive about your feedback loops. Surround yourself with truth-tellers who have access to you, who bring you problems and concerns. The “open door policy” is not as effective as we intend—it could become a way to circumvent the chain of command. Instead, I advise people to get out in the organization and find the truth-tellers. Keep those people close...
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