March 31, 2023,

From the Desk of: Donald C. Bolduc

Reflection:

If I had a book to recommend to anyone wanting to get into public service at the local, state, or national level, it would be Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The lessons in this book are invaluable and will help mitigate many of the mistakes, pitfalls, and negative behaviors of those seeking public service in politics, the military, law enforcement, government service, media, or business. Whether it is personal behavior, selecting teams, engaging with people, or dealing with hardship, the lessons in this book provide a plethora of real-world examples.

The lessons I took from the book are as follows: