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The Wisdom of the Bullfrog

By: Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
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From the acclaimed #1 New York Times 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 listeners 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.

©2023 Admiral William H. McRaven (P)2023 Grand Central Publishing
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Another fantastic book by Admiral McRaven!

I have been looking forward to this book for months and Admiral McRaven did not disappoint! Admiral McRaven delivers outstanding advice combining character in leadership along with practical wisdom from his many years of service. As with his other books, I would recommend this book to anyone who seeks to grow themselves as a leader! Thanks Admiral!

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Everyone needs a Swim Buddy

This book was clear, simple and direct. The narrated stories helped visualize the lesson and made this an enjoyable read.

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Outstanding and a book for everyone!

Admiral McRaven kept the story simple to understand and this is a book for anyone in any leadership role. Being persistent and consistent with your goal is important. Always fascinating how Williams H. McRaven went through life. Its a simple book igniting thoughts how we can lead.

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Great audio book

Easy to listen, easy to follow. Insightful stories. Great for leaders who need a refresh and people just starting their leadership journey.

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Good story

I was expecting more of a deeper dive into leadership, it was more of a broad stroke.

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Outstanding

Brilliant is not enough to state the simplicity yet complex leadership lessons and insights found on this book.
Storytelling at its best as a way of teaching.
Thank you for this magnificent book

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Author read books

I always appreciate when an author reads their work for audible THEMSELVES. I am retired, but I STILL hear good advice in this book. Maybe one day I can meet this impressive man.

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Should be required reading in every school and business as well as church and government office

Another awesome pearl drop of wisdom. Chocked full of life lessons to share with your team

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Great book!

An outstanding book about leadership from one of America’s finest leaders. A Must Read for anyone in leadership positions

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Awesome and Practical

The stories he uses really connects the leadership in a profound way. Excellent leadership resource. Definitely one of my personal favorites!

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