Reading List
If you're looking to prepare for your assessment center test, there are plenty of great books to read that can help you along the way. The experts at Fire Assessment Center Prep recommend taking the time to pick up books both inside and outside the fire service, so that you can gain a broader understanding of the concepts you'll need to know. As you read each one, think about how you can apply the knowledge to your work and to the assessment center exercises. Here are some of our personal favorites from outside the fire service:
High Road Leadership by John Maxwell
Think Ahead by Craig Groeschel
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Becoming a Person of Influence by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Waxwell
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Fifteen Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Chapman, Jim Dethmer, and Kaley Klemp
Greatness is Upon You by Eric Thomas
It’s Your Ship by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff
Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell by Oren Harari
Servant Leadership in Action by Renee Broadwell and Ken Blanchard
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
The Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, and Sean Covey
The Wal-Mart Way by Don Soderquist
Think Again by Adam Grant
Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden
Get it Done: Surprising Lesson from the Science of Motivation by Ayelet Fishbach
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell
Hope Out of Darkness: A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness by Dena Ali
Lead Sis Lead: Finding the Fire Inside of You
Wooden’s Pyramid of Success by Jim Harrick and John Wooden
The Thinking Chief: Fire Service Leadership Manual
The Power Of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett
The books mentioned above cover everything from leadership, communication, and personal growth, to business strategies that can help prepare you for the assessments that lie ahead. For more information about Fire Assessment Center Prep, learn more about the program and how it can help you achieve your career goals here!