Confessions of a Civil Servant is filled with lessons on leading change in government and the military. Bob Stone based the book on thirty years as a revolutionary in government. It comes at a time when the events of 9-11 are sharpening America''s demands for government that works at all levels.
The book tackles fourteen overarching themes in government, developed through entertaining stories of Stone''s own experiences as a civil servant. Among the topics Stone covers are ''tackling a job when you haven''t a clue,'' ''organizing for the mission,'' ''dealing with difficult bosses,'' and ''getting past the barriers to change.'' This book is a must-read for anyone in, or considering taking, a leadership position in government, the military, or any large organization, public or private.
