The Wisdom of the Bullfrog

Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)

By: Admiral William H. McRaven

Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven

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

Phenomenal content

Easy read, Great book for a new leader to understand why the things that, as a follower, seemed they should be easy for leaders are sometimes also difficult. Also shows that leadership isn’t about power but rather service.

Clear, Concise, worth at least two listens

Adm. McRaven is pure motivation. His words on leadership are of immediate value. I’ve recommended this audiobook to friends and it will be on in the car during our upcoming road trips so my I can share it with my family.

Leadership can be of many but starts with one

Reminder to myself to work on having high moral character, consistency towards being competent and getting better will create the culture you want in your house, workplace and life in general. Great listen

A must read for any business owner!

This is a valuable and concise guide to leadership in all aspects of life. I will listen to this at least 5 more times!

Outstanding

This was an outstanding book on how to be a leader and how to lead from the front

Inspirational

Great leadership examples from extraordinary experiences. A must read for all leaders at every level.

Incredible

As is the case with all his books, incredible narration, story, and insights! I will read anything he writes.

Well done!

Excellent narrative and presentation. Words to live by for self improvement, moral conduct and respect.

Takk

Dear Sir.
Thank you for sharing and your service and hope you enjoy life like before.

Never Disappoints!!

Great read and inspirational take from one of the country’s most experienced and capable leaders!