Admiral William H. McRaven outlines key strategies for solving crises effectively.

Crisis situations require brave and honest leaders. But even the most experienced leaders make mistakes when pushed to their limits.

In his 2025 book, Conquering Crisis, Admiral William H. McRaven lays out an effective approach to solving crises.

Drawing on his experience as a retired Naval Admiral and Navy SEAL Commander, McRaven provides a detailed portrayal of effective crisis-management strategy, which can be applied to diverse situations.

Using anecdotes from his career, as well as historical crises, McRaven illustrates how leaders have succeeded in mitigating crises and why their approaches were so effective.