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Book

The wisdom of the bullfrog : leadership made simple (but not easy)

Call Number

  • 658.4092 M4789 (CEN)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2023.

Physical Description

xvi, 208 pages ; 19 cm

Summary

"The title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven became the Bullfrog in 2011 having dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge. The Wisdom of the Bullfrog draws on these and countless other experiences from his incredible life. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable 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 treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great."--Page [2] of cover.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Death before dishonor
  • You can't surge trust
  • When in command, command
  • We all have our frog floats
  • The only easy day was yesterday
  • Run to the sound of guns
  • Sua sponte
  • Who dares wins
  • Hope is not a strategy
  • No plan survives first contact with the enemy
  • It pays to be a winner
  • A shepherd should smell like his sheep
  • Troop the line
  • Expect what you inspect
  • Communicate, communicate, communicate
  • When in doubt, overload - Can you stand before the long green table?
  • Always have a swim buddy
  • Conclusion
  • The wisdom of the bullfrog.

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