Conquering Crisis

Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them

De: Admiral William H. McRaven

Narrado por: Admiral William H. McRaven

#1 New York Times bestselling author Admiral McRaven tells stories from his life and career that illustrate the principles of effective leadership during times of crisis.

Throughout his 40-year career, Admiral McRaven has experienced every manner of calamity imaginable. From managing failed hostage rescues to responding to student unrest, McRaven has learned how to successfully navigate crises—those moments that push the limits of your experience and challenge your confidence, when leadership skills alone may not be enough.

Conquering Crisis provides a new set of tools for facing these stressful moments with poise. It breaks crises down into five phases assess, report, contain, shape, and manage—and provides concrete steps to come out the other side stronger. With incredible personal stories, thought-provoking parables, and memorable lessons, Admiral McRaven sheds light on the ways we can rise to the occasion in times of crisis and act as leaders, no matter the situation.

©2025 William H. McRaven (P)2025 Grand Central Publishing

Recommended read for anyone that leads a team.

This book is engaging, concise, and provides time proven strategies for crisis management. The information is relevant to both personal and professional events.

Why is it so fast?

Always wisdom always looking for more. Thank you thank you thank you boom what are we going to do when Mcraven is gone?

Great, clear information!

I feel like this information was presented with not only clarity but with honesty too. Each description of dealing with a crisis was further explained using examples. Helpful in many ways!

Another great book

I’ve listened to every one of the admirals books and enjoyed them for the role. This is another example of an excellent book. It is very perfect and interesting and a wonderful insight. Thank you. Have a great leader.

Another great resource

Admiral McCraven has done it again, produced another outstanding resource on leadership and crisis decision making. His points n my humble opinion are spot on with a focus on Learning and adapting from mistakes. Owning our mistakes and reporting them up the chain so ideas and resources can be focused on dealing worth the crisis. Also great ideas 💡 for leaders in developing themselves and their people, preparing them for the ambiguities, risk, uncertainty crisis is made up of. Highly recommend the admirals books.

Themes

Excellent for all who plan to improve. An enjoyable read with historical perspective and real life examples. With examples of failures and success and how to prepare.

Not Rushing to Failure

The principles of not panicking during tough situations. I loved the principle of Not Rushing to Failure.

Great insights

The chapter on morale especially should be required reading for anyone in business. Great book with relevant historical examples from a military standpoint. I have already recommended to the LT I support.

Bravo Admiral

As a newly minted fan of Admiral McRaven, l own all his audiobooks, after seeing his U Tube 2014 commencement speech at the University of Texas in Austin. l pre ordered this new book because the Admirals’ narration's of ALL his own work is so inspiring, as well as entertaining. His military Seal training and deployments helped the Admiral paint a vivid and concise image of the key points he wishes to convey to anyone, and especially to corporate leaders and executives. Since the admiral was a journalism major in college, it has now served him so well in these published books. Boy can he write!!! Once again the Admirals life lessons are transferred into a format that others can learn and if they extrapolate on the message, the simplest goal can be achieved. This book can inspire and do so much for anyone who is willing to embrace the lessons learned from the Admiral. I’m delighted to know that there is a leader out there with his moral code.
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Admiral McRaven Never Disappoints

I always enjoy his book layouts! His stories are real and pointed! They hit in real life and keep the thought process alive! He is also a great reader and I always enjoy books that the author reads the best!