The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)

Admiral McRaven is a very wise and no-nonsense guy. This book illustrates that point. It’s no secret recipe. He does a great job of distilling his lessons learned into very short and easy to digest chapters while giving a great story within each chapter to help emulate the power of that lesson

Every executive or leader should read this book. It’s so clear and well written.

I have listened to this book and purchased four of them. I give them to people in positions of leadership and tell them to read it right away. It is such a great guideline on how to lead and how simple the concept is but the execution can be difficult and overwhelming. Even though I do not come from a military background, his points are relevant for every leadership position.

As a fellow Navy (French navy) and avid martial artist since I was 5 years old, this book is perfect for anybody whom wants to gain / refresh their directional guidelines on how to lead but, most importantly act. Whether you call it your code of honor, bushido or anything in between, this book will definitely resonate with people having experienced massive life lessons on how to remain focused on the real self true-north while encountering successes and potholes along the way. Same as in martial arts, this book will remind you that the basic principles and foundations will never change . Admiral McRaven has packed a wealth of wisdom in 200 pages based on his “life PhD” gained through a vast cargo of experiences and memories…. Well done!

I highly recommend this book for any leader. It's super applicable, easy to understand, and deep. It's hard to get all three right but Admiral McRaven nailed it. After reading this I quickly bought all of his other books and I'd recommend each of those too.

very good book. Lots of valuable wisdom from a leader and a tremendous warrior.

The blurb on the inside cover of Admiral McRaven's fourth book hails it as "a short, inspirational guide offering advice and leadership lessons gathered over four decades as a Navy SEAL." True to its description, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog goes beyond, making it particularly captivating for those dedicated to enhancing their leadership skills. What sets it apart? McRaven skillfully condenses his 40-year journey into 18 chapters filled with anecdotal snapshots. Each chapter is punctuated by a memorable title, serving as a leadership rule, followed by a concise summary. These rules transcend conventional HBS wisdom, and the summaries form a valuable curriculum. Few individuals, possessing both McRaven's intellect and extensive experience, choose to share their insights publicly. The stories unveiled in the book portray a tenacious individual committed to conquering both physical and mental obstacles, demonstrating that wisdom is forged through the crucible of hard knocks, where failure becomes the most instructive teacher, and successes validate the pains of learning. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and wholeheartedly recommend it. The author's writing style is clear and direct, the content is engaging, and the lessons imparted are universally applicable. A solid five stars.

McRaven is as legit as they come. When he talks, you listen. This book gives great leadership advice for anyone charged with leading a team, business, or even being a parent. Chapters are brief, easily digestible, and can stand on your own. Great book to reference and come back to periodically.

Fabulous book, Excellent !

Great book on life and leadership from a great man

Haven't read it but for the price, wait.

Führung in klaren Worten und Strukturen. Keine Tricks, keine Psychospiele, nur die klare Definition an das eigene Verhalten als Führungskraft.

The simple rules with some engaging examples, sharing not instructing, warm but not patronising, deep but not self righteous, that defines this book of fine, aged, distilled wisdom! I remain inspired by the life and times of Admiral McRaven.