Background
Published in September of 2019, “Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead” is a memoir by retired four-star general and former United States Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, co-written with Bing West. The book chronicles Mattis’s 40-year military career, from his early days as a Marine infantry officer to his role as head of the US Central Command. The narrative is organized around the leadership principles that Mattis developed over the course of his career, emphasizing the importance of accountability, clear communication, and strategic thinking. Throughout the book, Mattis reflects on his experiences in combat, his interactions with military and political leaders, and the challenges he faced in leading troops in some of the most complex and dangerous environments in the world.
My Thoughts
This was a good book but was came off more like Marine Corps lore rather than the simple honest truth. There are a lot of gems in there but I kept feeling like I was being sold something.
Recommendation
Read No Better Friend, No Greater Enemy. It was a better book.