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**Admiral William H. McRaven **is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and The Wisdom of the Bullfrog and the *New York Times *bestsellers *Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations *and *The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived. *In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann.

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**A New York Times Bestseller 

#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.
 

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In the spirit of Make Your Bed and Wisdom of the Bullfrog, Admiral McRaven tells stories from his life and career that illustrate the principles of effective leadership during times of crisis.