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Wisdom of the bullfrog : leadership made simple (but not easy) / Admiral William H. McRaven.

McRaven, William H. (William Harry), 1955- (author,, narrator.).

Summary:

A short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL. During those four decades, Admiral McRaven dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge, from commanding combat operations, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Phillips, and the raid for Osama bin Laden. Admiral McRaven's incredible life draws on these and countless other experiences including crisis situations, management debates, organizational transitions, and ethical dilemmas, to provide listeners with the most important leadership lessons he has learned.

"The title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven became the Bullfrog in 2011 having dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge. The Wisdom of the Bullfrog draws on these and countless other experiences from his incredible life. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable about the specific leadership traits required to be at the top of your game, including: Who dares wins, Run to the sound of the guns, no plan survives first contact with the enemy. The Wisdom of the Bullfrog is Admiral McRaven's treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great." -- Container.

Record details

ISBN: 9781549193040
ISBN: 154919304X
Physical Description: 3 audio discs (3.75 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher: [New York, NY] : Hachette Audio, [2023]