#340. Capturing Saddam and Osama Bin Laden & Leading Special Forces: 4-Star Admiral Bill McRaven, Navy SEAL

Inspiring Leadership Podcast: Admiral William H. McRavenJoin us as we sit down with Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral and former Chancellor of the University of Texas System. With a storied military career commanding special operations at every level, Admiral McRaven led forces responsible for some of the most pivotal missions of our time—including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Phillips, and the raid on Osama bin Laden. Beyond his military achievements, McRaven also shaped one of the nation’s leading university systems, overseeing education for over 220,000 students and thousands of faculty and healthcare professionals.In this episode, Admiral McRaven shares insights on leadership from decades in high-stakes environments and discusses his advisory role to U.S. presidents and his ongoing work in foreign policy. He’s also a celebrated author of six books, including the NYT bestseller Make Your Bed. Tune in for a powerful conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Show summary.  Each week former British Army Officer, CEOs coach, Top Team coach and motivational speaker Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE brings inspiring leadership themes and guest interviews to you. Jonathan’s wide cross-section of guests vary from Generals to distinguished SAS Officers, CEOs and business leaders. This podcast appeals to the full cross-section of leaders: from younger aspiring leaders, Entrepreneurs, experience managers to CEOs, Partners, MDs and Chairs of businesses. Stories of inspiration, failures, hard won lessons, top tips and practical leadership advice for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.