Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy) by William H. McRa

Description: Wisdom of the Bullfrog by William H. McRaven 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description THE INSTANT #1 New York Times BESTSELLERThe title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honoured to receive this honour 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 McRavens 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 McRavens clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great. Author Biography Admiral William H. McRaven is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and the New York Times bestsellers Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations and The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann. Table of Contents The Wisdom of the Bullfrog (Leadership Made Simple--But Not Easy) Introduction-The Bullfrog Chapter One-The Code of Conduct Chapter Two-A Shepherd Should Smell Like His Sheep Chapter Three- When in Command, Command Chapter Four-Who Dares Wins Chapter Five-Run to the Sound of the Guns Chapter Six-Troop the Line Chapter Seven- The Only Easy Day, Was Yesterday Chapter Eight-Sua Sponte (Of Your Own Accord) Chapter Nine-It Pays to be a Winner Chapter Ten-The Deed is All Not the Glory Chapter Eleven-No Plan Survives First Contact with the Enemy Chapter Twelve-Can You Stand Before the Long Green Table? Chapter Thirteen-Always Have a Swimbuddy Chapter Fourteen-Take it One Evolution at a Time Chapter Fifteen--Never Ring the Bell Conclusion Review "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 McRavens 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"You might be able to find a book with more insights and superb advice about leadership than Bill McRavens 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, McRavens 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 Details ISBN1538707942 Short Title Wisdom of the Bullfrog Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1538707942 ISBN-13 9781538707944 Format Hardcover Imprint Grand Central Publishing Country of Publication United States Subtitle Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy) Author William H. McRaven Pages 224 Publisher Little, Brown & Company Place of Publication New York Publication Date 2023-05-04 US Release Date 2023-05-04 UK Release Date 2023-05-04 DEWEY 303.34 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-08-07 NZ Release Date 2023-08-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145043300;

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