Name: To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision
Author: Admiral James Stavridis USN

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Morning Joe

It was mentioned as a recently published book by the guest speaker, and the host asked him to provide a lesson from the book to the audience.

— Episode: Morning Joe 8/1/22

Episode: Morning Joe 8/1/22

It was mentioned as a recently published book by the guest speaker, and the host asked him to provide a lesson from the book to the audience.

I want to reference a few things that are in your shot. First of all, from your latest book, great important book, just to risk it all. Could you, for somebody that's getting up, getting ready to go to work, maybe somebody who's getting ready to start college or maybe start a new career, what's a lesson they can draw from the book today?

Episode: Morning Joe 6/15/22

It was mentioned as a great book by James Stavridis, who was a guest on the show, and briefly discussed by the host.

His latest book by the way Is entitled To Risk It All Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision It's a great book

Episode: Morning Joe 6/1/22

It was discussed briefly in the context of the Ukraine-Russia war, in particular the element of decision-making and gathering available intelligence before making a decision.

His new book is titled To Risk It All, Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.

In my view is Dory Miller, who is this African American. He comes out of Texas. His first name is Doris and he said, when my mom and dad gave me the name of Doris, I learned to be a boxer.

In terms of the unlikely hero of the book,

In the book, To Risk It All, we talk about the need for decision-makers to be very clear-eyed about facts.

The book is to risk it all, nine conflicts and the crucible of decision.

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The Daily Stoic

In his book "To Risk It All," Admiral Stavridis profiles Captain Brett Crozier, highlighting his leadership during a COVID-19 outbreak on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. The book was mentioned as the reason for this podcast episode.

I liked both of his books but in his new book To Risk It All he actually profiles today's guest whose name may sound vaguely familiar.

— Episode: Brett Crozier On Bravery, Impossible Dec...

Episode: Brett Crozier On Bravery, Impossible Decisions And...

I liked both of his books but in his new book To Risk It All he actually profiles today's guest whose name may sound vaguely familiar.

Episode: Money Isn’t Rare | Learn, Practice, Train

This book, described as great and recommended, offers a framework for responding to decision-making challenges and the importance of preparation and training. The speaker discussed the book in an interview.

it's a great new book by Admiral James DeVritis

it's probably a great audiobook too and I really appreciated him coming on the podcast

Episode: Admiral James Stavridis on Evaluating Risk and Bui...

It was described as a short book, but one that provided many insights into leadership decision-making under pressure. The book profiles nine leaders facing difficult choices and explores their experiences and outcomes.

I loved this new book. I probably folded 40 pages. It's a short book but I got so much out of it. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

I loved our first conversation. I loved this new book.

Episode: A Reason To Stick Around | Learn, Practice, Train

The podcast host mentioned recommending this book after a recent interview with the author. The book discusses a framework for responding to difficult decisions.

I'm not sure if this is coming up before or after the interview but it doesn't really matter. Because we talked about in that interview was it sort of framework for responding well to the Crucible decision.

And he says that you have to prepare in advance, right? You have to train as they say in the military you don't rise to the occasion you sink to the level of your training.

He says two big things. He says one you have to know what you believe. You have to know your standards.

He talks about in his other great book which I recommend sailing through north. And he's basically saying what's true north? What do you believe? What do you hold important? What do you ascribe to, right?

Do check out to risk at all nine conflicts in the crucible of decision. It's a great new book by Admiral James DeVitis, carried at the Painted Ports. You can get it anywhere books are sold.