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Shackleton’s Way

Shackleton’s Way. Leadership Lessons From the Great Antarctic Explorer. Roger J. Jaffe June 7, 2006. The Voyage. December 5, 1914 – Endurance sets sail for Antarctic January 18, 1915 – Endurance gets stuck in pack ice October 27, 1915 – Men abandon ship crushed by ice pack

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Shackleton’s Way

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  1. Shackleton’s Way Leadership Lessons From the Great Antarctic Explorer Roger J. Jaffe June 7, 2006

  2. The Voyage • December 5, 1914 – Endurance sets sail for Antarctic • January 18, 1915 – Endurance gets stuck in pack ice • October 27, 1915 – Men abandon ship crushed by ice pack • April 9, 1916 – Lifeboats launched after 5 months in tents • April 24, 1916 – Shackleton sets out on an 800 mile sail with 2 men in a 22 ft. boat • May 10, 1916 – Safe landing, rescue underway

  3. Lessons

  4. The Path to Leadership • Compassion and responsibility • Upbeat, positive environment • Turn setbacks and failures into advantage • Bold in vision, meticulous in planning • Learn from mistakes • Take the high road

  5. Hire an Outstanding Crew • Hire those who share your vision • Evaluate personality, values, and perspective on life in addition to past experience • Surround yourself with cheerful, optimistic people • Hire those with greater talents and expertise than your own • Spell out clearly the exact duties and requirements of the job • Equip employees with the best tools and equipment

  6. Get the Best from Each Individual • Healthy bodies and minds are more productive • Match the individual to the position • Give consistent feedback on performance • Strive for human as well as professional relationships • Reward individuals as well as groups • Be tolerant; know individuals’ strengths and weaknesses and set reasonable expectations

  7. Lead Effectively in a Crisis • Communicate a plan of action and seek support • Keep malcontents close to you; resist the instinct to avoid them • Defuse tension; use humor to put people at ease • Let go of the past; don’t waste time on regrets • Seek advice and information from multiple sources • Be patient • Give people time to get used to the idea of an unpopular decision

  8. Form Teams for Tough Assignments • Self sufficient groups work best • Empower team leaders but keep an eye on details • Be self-sacrificing; use the perks you can dispense • Show confidence in those acting in your stead • Never point out weaknesses of individuals in front of others

  9. Overcome Obstacles to Reach Goals • Go-for-broke risks become more acceptable as options narrow • Seek inspiration in enduring wisdom that has comforted and motivated you or others in times of crisis • Motivate your staff to be independent • Let your people inspire you • Make sure the whole job is done; see the entire job, not just tasks, through to successful completion

  10. Leave a Legacy • Leadership is a fine thing, but it has its penalties. And the greatest penalty is loneliness. • Optimism is true moral courage. • The loyalty of your men is a sacred trust you carry. It is something which must never be betrayed, something you must live up to. • I have often marveled at the thin line which separates success from failure. • If you’re a leader, a fellow that other fellows look to, you’ve got to keep going.

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