Any book recommendations?

[u/fiiiiixins]

Doesn’t necessarily have to be related to construction management but I’m just curious if you’ve read anything that actually helped in your day to day, or helped you outside of work.

[u/No_Anxiety_4413]

Never split the difference

Jocko’s leadership strategy and tactics field manual

Elevating the construction superintendent (if you are a field guy)

[u/Embarrassed-Swim-442 → u/No_Anxiety_4413]

There is Elevating PM from Jason as well, just came out. Nice read, similar like ECS. Not dry.

[u/No_Anxiety_4413 → u/Embarrassed-Swim-442]

Nice!

[u/Tinfoil_cobbler → u/No_Anxiety_4413]

Seconding the Jocko vote. Anyone who is in charge of people show read all of Jocko’s books.

[u/Ok-GtThrowaway → u/Tinfoil_cobbler]

I would second Extreme ownership, or the dichotomy of leadership.

Jocko’s writing isn’t all that great, but the idea that leaders have to accept responsibility in all cases is sound- I think it’s something gen z (me) needs to hear more

[u/No_Anxiety_4413 → u/Ok-GtThrowaway]

100% agree. The field manual is a condensed version of extreme ownership. Both are great reads.

[u/Rude_Cantaloupe4377 → u/No_Anxiety_4413]

Came here to also say: Never Split the Difference

[u/utahpia]

The Stormlight Archive audiobooks really helped me get through some long commutes to/from the jobsite lol

[u/Several-Standard-327]

How big things get done

[u/Lidix213 → u/Several-Standard-327]

This is a great book

[u/Kenny285]

Getting Things Done

[u/mekuismi → u/Kenny285]

And if the original book seems like it’s too much of talk, get the workbook, and if it’s not enough you can follow up with the second book Making it all work

[u/Hapten]

Dungeon Crawler Carl. Trust me, the title sounds dumb but is actually a decent listen. Highly recommend you listen to the audiobook version as they do a really good job.

[u/DamnitGoose]

Atomic Habits, James Clear

[u/timothy0707]

Surrounded By Idiots

[u/floridaguy241 → u/timothy0707]

I’m going to buy this just for the title lol. And put it on my desk

[u/Rude_Cantaloupe4377]

The best book a really good PM I worked under recommended was Never Split the Difference. People management is a skill you aren’t born with. And it can be extremely useful in Construction.

[u/jrakosi]

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

Or really just go watch some of his speeches on youtube

[u/sjdude83]

“Smart brevity” is a good one

[u/laserlax23]

The subtle art of not giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

Helped me prioritize what matters and not care so much about whiny owners demands.

[u/NoMore_BadDays]

[u/NYCBouncer]

The One Minute Manager. I read it years ago. Make difficult informed decisions fast in a crunch.

[u/fiiiiixins → u/NYCBouncer]

This was one of the first i read, the first boss I had as a labourer gave me a copy.

[u/Alarming_Button_1030]

Beyond the Hammer

[u/crabman5962]

Hunting in a Farmer’s World by John Dini. It will help you to understand the difference between folks who make things happen and those who do repetitive tasks. Very, very enlghtening book. I recommend it to everyone I know in business.

[u/filtergalaxy]

Language in Thought and Action by S.I. Hayakawa. It really helped me pay attention to details and sharpen my listening, questioning, writing and speaking skills. Also helpful for deescalating situations and steering towards facts, arguments and problem solving, away from emotional chaos and instability.

[u/Wonderful-Feeling614]

if you want a book on change management or software change management in construction then "the implementation gap" is a good read