The Wisdom of the Bullfrog

Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)

De: William H. McRaven

Narrado por: William H. McRaven

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 about the specific leadership traits required to be at the top of your game. The Wisdom of the Bullfrog is Admiral McRaven’s clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great.

True Leadership Dust Here

Short and sweet and to the point! I am passionate about leadership, and am frequently disappointed by what I find in books lately. This one didn’t offer any of the fluff or pretend that leadership isn’t sometimes hard. It didn’t give an account of his perfection or point fingers when anything went wrong. I have been truly blessed to have had 5 great leaders in my lifetime, and I kind of feel as I finish this book that I missed an opportunity with this one. Great job Admiral McRaven!

Great reminder of the basics

The Admiral does it again, nothing earth shattering but a simple refresher on leadership 101.

Can't get enough!

I have read two books from the Admiral this weekend alone. You feel the authenticity and trust the leadership wisdom he gives. There is no self aggrandizing, there simple humility and strength.

A few hours well spent.

Great Listen

One of the best! This leadership book should be listened or read by every leader across our great land.

As expected. Amazing.

Admiral McRaven is an human, leader, and writer. This book, as did his others, exemplifies everything great about him. Thanks, sir, for everything you do.