"This column has previously cited or recommended books on security, risk and leadership. Having just submitted a book manuscript to a publisher that explores the confluence of those three topics, I discovered that I drew most inspiration for my approach and analysis from works that don't directly relate to any of these subjects. (I should note that I tapped this column for content that I updated or more fully developed in the book)."
"Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise - Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool (2016) What It's About: Expertise is less about genetics than about deliberate practice on specific elements of your craft, targeted feedback and hard work. Which is why I've played 1,000 games of ice hockey in my rec league career and have only marginally improved because I don't work on edge drills, pivot transitions, or breakouts."
General-interest non-fiction from varied genres, geographies, and industries provides transferable insights for security, risk management, and leadership. Peak argues that expertise arises from deliberate practice, targeted feedback, and sustained effort rather than innate talent, implying focused skill development for practitioners. The Power Broker demonstrates how strategic vision and political maneuvering can create enduring power while imposing significant social costs. How to Live presents Montaigne’s reflective approach, encouraging self-examination and measured judgment. Curating diverse non-fiction reading expands analytical frameworks, enriches decision-making, and surfaces novel approaches to complex organizational challenges, improving adaptability and resilience.
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