Shiver Showcase - Admiral William H. McRaven

Admiral William H. McRaven

Few embody courage, clarity, and command under pressure like Admiral William H. McRaven. A retired four-star U.S. Navy SEAL, McRaven led some of the most complex special operations in recent history—including the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden. With 37 years of military service, his legacy is built not just on bravery, but on calm, strategic leadership when the stakes couldn’t be higher.  

 

Admiral William H. McRaven

Few embody courage, clarity, and command under pressure like Admiral William H. McRaven. A retired four-star U.S. Navy SEAL, McRaven led some of the most complex special operations in recent history—including the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden. With 37 years of military service, his legacy is built not just on bravery, but on calm, strategic leadership when the stakes couldn’t be higher.  

After the battlefield, McRaven continued to serve—this time as Chancellor of the University of Texas System and as a bestselling author. His now-famous commencement speech, “Make Your Bed,” delivered powerful life lessons drawn from Navy SEAL training and became a global bestseller. His voice cuts through the noise with sharp, actionable insights on discipline, resilience, and leading with integrity.

McRaven’s story reminds us: in any jungle—whether combat, business, or life—clarity of purpose and the will to act are what set true leaders apart.