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Conquering Crisis

Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them

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Conquering Crisis

By: Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
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#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 Leadership Management & Leadership Military & War Personal Development Personal Success
Compelling Real-world Examples • Valuable Crisis Principles • Inspiring Narration • Concise Leadership Lessons
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This book is engaging, concise, and provides time proven strategies for crisis management. The information is relevant to both personal and professional events.

Recommended read for anyone that leads a team.

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Exactly what I was looking for, great insights and relateable. Easy to understand, and listen to.

His explanation of relateability

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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.

Great insights

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

Not Rushing to Failure

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

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I loved how clear each point was made and the stories he shared to back up each point.

Great Info and Examples

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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.

Another great resource

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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.

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The stories and lessons related by Admiral McRaven should be required reading in Life and Business Management courses. Yet would be best presented to High School Seniors before graduating out into our World filled with unpredictable challenges and adventures!

Once again, Admiral McRaven gives us a gem!

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love this book. enjoyed listening. the way he is able to break things down is wonderful

Great book

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