President Must Help Us, Retired Admiral Tells Attendees

LIMRA attendees heard from retired U.S. Navy 4-star Admiral William McRaven at their annual conference. McRaven is former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and commanded the mission that cost Osama bin Laden his life.

McRaven discussed his views on leadership in Washington and gave some leadership lessons gleaned from his experience in the Navy.

 

Admiral William McRaven talks leadership. #limraac pic.twitter.com/ZKZL55O9q9

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"Learn to do the little things right and you'll learn to do the big things right," Admiral William McRaven on why Navy Seals are tested daily on how their bed in made. #limraac

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"Everything in SEAL training has a lesson," Admiral William McRaven says, explaining why even the first-place SEALs get the tough treatment. "Life isn't fair. Get over it." #limraac

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Admiral William McRaven on POTUS: "I truly want the president to do well. But the president is going to have to help us. If we're not going to be the good guys. If we're not going to stand up for our values, then we're no better than Russia." #limraac

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