Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them SIGNED FIRST EDITION

McRaven, William H.

ISBN 10: 1538771748 / ISBN 13: 9781538771747

Published by Grand Central Publishing, New York, 2025

About this Item

First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Admiral William H. McRaven in ink to page specially bound in by the publisher. Stated First Edition, First Printing. 7 1/4" X 5 1/4". xvii, 219pp. Very mild shelf wear to unclipped dust jacket, with Signed Copy sticker to front panel. Bound in black paper over boards with spine lettered in gilt. Bumping to head and tail of spine. Binding is firm, tight, and sound. Pages are clean, bright, and unmarked. A highly presentable signed first printing of this bestselling book from four-star Admiral William H. McRaven, New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, and more. ABOUT THIS BOOK: 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. (Publisher).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them SIGNED FIRST EDITION
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, New York
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1538771748
• ISBN 13: 9781538771747
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very good +
• Dust Jacket Condition: very good +
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography & Memoir
  • Signed Books & Materials

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Synopsis

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.
 

About the Author

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.