Admiral William H. McRaven has led people in some of the harshest conditions on Earth — from commanding the Navy SEAL Osama bin Laden raid to advising US presidents and overseeing a team of 69,000 United States Special Operations service members around the world.
But his lessons in leadership aren't reserved for the military. McRaven has also written best-selling books—including Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World and the forthcoming Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them — and mentored CEOs, educators, and policymakers, guiding them through their own high-stakes moments.
Drawing on four decades of service, McRaven shares practical strategies and principles and offers a clear framework leaders can use to navigate uncertainty and come out stronger on the other side.
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Learning Objectives
- Leverage a decision-making framework for high-pressure environments.
- Earn and keep trust in moments of uncertainty.
- Align an elite team around a shared mission.
- Scale from small teams to massive operations by leaning on the right leadership traits.
- Issuing Organization: Linkedin Learning
- Issue Date: August 16, 2025
- Credential ID: bad43e6db79a7e054be621bea1c672d69c040f5f21d9739ee8adc6edd69183b3
- Credential URL: Course Completed
Building and Leading Unstoppable Teams with Admiral William H. McRaven
Admiral William H. McRaven has led people in the harshest conditions on Earth — from commanding the Navy SEAL Osama bin Laden raid to advising United States presidents and overseeing a team of 69,000 United States Special Operations service members.
Last Updated: March 22, 2026
