Leaders & Notable People
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The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)
THE INSTANT #1 New York Times BESTSELLER
From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Make Your Bed-a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL.
The title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. In the ensuing four years, he served as Chancellor to the entire University of Texas System, with its 230,000 students and 100,000 faculty and health care workers.
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.
THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG draws on these and countless other experiences from Admiral McRaven's incredible life, including crisis situations, management debates, organizational transitions, and ethical dilemmas, to provide readers with the most important leadership lessons he has learned over the course of his forty years of service. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable, rich with insights like those featured in his bestselling memoir, Sea Stories, 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 clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great.
From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Make Your Bed-a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL.
The title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. In the ensuing four years, he served as Chancellor to the entire University of Texas System, with its 230,000 students and 100,000 faculty and health care workers.
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.
THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG draws on these and countless other experiences from Admiral McRaven's incredible life, including crisis situations, management debates, organizational transitions, and ethical dilemmas, to provide readers with the most important leadership lessons he has learned over the course of his forty years of service. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable, rich with insights like those featured in his bestselling memoir, Sea Stories, 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 clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great.
Editorial Reviews
"You might be able to find a book with more insights and superb advice about leadership than Bill McRaven's THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG, but I doubt it. Drawing on a lifetime of successful leadership at all levels of the military and subsequently in other institutions, McRaven's succinct, witty and fast-paced book offers current and aspiring leaders a wealth of lessons learned and common sense approaches to navigating the many challenges of leading people and organizations. At a time of rapid change in every workplace, regardless of size or purpose, this is a book readers will dog-ear and underline. Once I started, I could not put it down."―Robert Gates, former United States Secretary of Defense
"Admiral McRaven gives inspiring context to popular military maxims that turn mere words into wisdom and simple sayings into powerful leadership guidance. This book is an essential reference for anyone in a leadership position."―Jocko Willink, retired United States Navy officer and author of FINAL SPIN
"An entertaining and straightforward discussion of what it takes to lead, from the consummate military leader of our age. Admiral Bill McRaven's THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG is a thoughtful, yet easily digestible, guide to making each of us into better leaders – and people."―Stanley McChrystal, former US Army genreal
"Admiral McRaven gives inspiring context to popular military maxims that turn mere words into wisdom and simple sayings into powerful leadership guidance. This book is an essential reference for anyone in a leadership position."―Jocko Willink, retired United States Navy officer and author of FINAL SPIN
"An entertaining and straightforward discussion of what it takes to lead, from the consummate military leader of our age. Admiral Bill McRaven's THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG is a thoughtful, yet easily digestible, guide to making each of us into better leaders – and people."―Stanley McChrystal, former US Army genreal
Readers Top Reviews
Galen K. csAnthony
The book is wonderful and takes the reader directly to the suggestions in each chapter and offers great stories to illustrate each chapter! Highly recommend reading 2 times and taking notes.
JackPar
Leading from the front, leading from within. This is an inspirational and down to earth story from the heart and mind. Godspeed. I only wish our leaders in Washington were made of the stuff to which Mac speaks.
Henry Jacobo Jr.
I have respected Admiral William McRaven since hearing his speech about making your bed. I have read his books and his words instill a good working moral compass for others to follow. I have recommended this book to several of my friends who are in leadership positions, because I know they have the ability to lead others by following the principals of this book.
JCB
As a fellow Navy (French navy) and avid martial artist since I was 5 years old, this book is perfect for anybody whom wants to gain / refresh their directional guidelines on how to lead but, most importantly act. Whether you call it your code of honor, bushido or anything in between, this book will definitely resonate with people having experienced massive life lessons on how to remain focused on the real self true-north while encountering successes and potholes along the way. Same as in martial arts, this book will remind you that the basic principles and foundations will never change . Admiral McRaven has packed a wealth of wisdom in 200 pages based on his “life PhD” gained through a vast cargo of experiences and memories…. Well done!
Husky Bobalina
This was an interesting and useful read. I read a lot on leadership and even taught some classes, and I found McRaven to be spot on. I particularly found his mix of examples to be entertaining and meaningful. The book is divided into discreet chapters that also build on the one another. At Harvard Business School we were give the “4 C’s “ of leadership. (Clarity, consistency, concern and character) What does that mean? Read this book to find out.
