To Risk It All

Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision

De: James Stavridis USN

Narrado por: Marc Cashman

From one of the great naval leaders of our time, a master class in decision-making under pressure through the stories of nine famous acts of leadership in battle, drawn from the history of the United States Navy, with outcomes both glorious and notorious

At the heart of Admiral James Stavridis’s training as a naval officer was the preparation to lead sailors in combat, to face the decisive moment in battle whenever it might arise. In To Risk it All, he offers up nine of the most useful and enthralling stories from the US Navy’s nearly 250-year history, and draws from them a set of insights that we can all put to use when confronted with fateful choices.
Conflict. Crisis. Risk. These words have a distinct meaning in a military context that we hope will never apply identically in our own lives. But at the same time, as Admiral Stavridis shows with great clarity, many lessons are universal.
To Risk it All is filled with thrilling and heroic exploits, but it is anything but a shallow exercise in myth burnishing. Every leader in this book has real flaws, as all humans do, and the stories of failure, or at least the decisions that have been defined as such, are as crucial as the stories of success. In the end, when this master class is concluded, we will be better armed for hard decisions both expected and not.

Admiral Stavridis does it again!

This is a tremendous book on leadership and decision making! The 9 stories are so compelling it’s hard to stop listening and by the end you wish there were more. This is one of the best books I have ever enjoyed! I highly recommend this book.

Hard Decisions and How to Make Them

Like it or not, during our lives we will all face challenging decisions. I’ve heard Admiral James Stavridis speak and he is truly an impressive leader. Learn from the best and read or listen to his book, “To Risk It All” and discover not only good management and life skills but a little history along the way.

Leadership in life and death situations

This was an excellent book by Admiral Stavridis that reflects historical study and honest personal perspectives

wow. this guy is great

if you are a highly motivated individual with a sense of aggression that leads a team get this book. seriously good suggestions as well as entertaining. very well written

Compelling exploration of courage

Admiral Stavridis masterfully combines his deep knowledge of naval history with insights into leadership, offering valuable lessons for anyone interested in strategy, courage, and the dynamics of high-stakes choices. Through historical narratives, he illuminates the timeless qualities—integrity, resilience, and moral courage—that leaders need when navigating crises. The result is a deeply engaging read that’s equally instructive and inspiring for leaders across any field, not just military.

Whether you’re drawn to the history, the leadership insights, or the captivating stories of individuals pushed to their limits, To Risk It All delivers on all fronts. Stavridis’ writing is vivid and engaging, making complex decisions accessible and highly relevant in today’s world of fast-moving challenges.