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3C 2026
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Impactful Reads For New and Evolving Leaders
“The lessons in these books aren’t just about leadership — they’re about transformation.
Each title challenges readers to think, act, and serve with greater courage, humility, and purpose.
At 3C Foundation, we believe that true leadership isn’t measured by authority, but by impact — by how well we develop others and lead through service.
These books cultivate leaders who don’t chase recognition, but who build teams, businesses, and communities that thrive because of their integrity and example.”
Semper Fidelis,
Chris Cravens, Founder
The 3C Foundation
January
Gen. Jim Mattis - Call Sign Chaos
Military Based: Leadership lessons on adaptability, humility, and command from one
of the Corps’ most respected generals.
Book 1
February
Jim Collins - Good to Great
Business Based: A timeless exploration of how disciplined leadership and sustained
excellence drive success.
Book 2
March
Gen. Stanley McChrystal - Team of Teams
Military Focus: Lessons in trust and shared consciousness for modern, adaptive
leadership.
Book 3
April
Kim Scott - Radical Candor
Business Focus: Building powerful relationships through caring personally and
challenging directly.
Book 4
May
Anton Myrer - Once an Eagle
Military Focus: A literary masterpiece on integrity and leadership through sacrifice and
service.
Book 5
June
Michael Bungay - The Coaching Habit
Stanier
Business Focus: Simple, effective coaching questions to unlock performance and
empower teams.
Book 6
July
Gen. Stanley McChrystal
Leaders: Myth and Reality
Military Focus: Dissecting the myths of leadership through historical and
contemporary examples.
Book 7
August
Erin Meyer - The Culture Map
Business Focus: Navigating cultural nuances in communication and collaboration
across borders.
Book 8
September
Sebastian Junger
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
Military Focus: A moving study on community, belonging, and the human need for
purpose.
Book 9
October
Quang X. Pham - Underdog Nation
Business Focus: A Marine veteran’s story of perseverance, purpose, and
results-driven leadership.
Book 10
November
Capt. D. Michael Abrashoff
It’s Your Ship:
Management Techniques from the Best Damned Ship in the Navy
Military Focus: A compelling narrative of turning one of the Navy’s worst-performing ships into one of its best through empowerment, innovation, and servant leadership.
Book 11
December
Stephen R. Covey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Business Focus: Foundational guide to principle-centered leadership and lasting
personal growth
Book 12
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