Leading at The Edge: Leadership Lessons from the Extraordinary

Leading at The Edge: Leadership Lessons from the Extraordinary Saga of Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition

Drawing on the amazing story of a polar exploration teamâ€™s survival against all odds, author Dennis N. T. Perkins demonstrates the importance of a strong leader in times of adversity, uncertainty, and change. Part adventure tale and part leadership guide, Leading at the Edge uncovers what the legendary Antarctic adventure of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team of twenty-seven polar explorers can teach us about bringing order to chaos through true leadership. Among other skills, youâ€™ll learn how to instill optimism while staying grounded in reality, step up to risks worth taking, consistently reinforce your team message, set a personal example, find things to celebrate, laugh small things off, and--even in the face of extreme temperatures, hazardous ice, dwindling food, and complete isolation--never give up.The bookâ€™s second edition features additional lessons, new case studies of the strategies in action, tools to uncover and resolve conflicts, and expanded resources. An updated epilogue compares the leadership styles of the famous polar explorers Shackleton, Amundsen, and Scott, which transcend the one-hundred-plus years since their historic race to the South Pole to help todayâ€™s leaders learn valuable lessons about the meaning of true success.
Country USA
Brand AMACOM
Manufacturer AMACOM
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780814431948
ReleaseDate 2012-03-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780814431948

Country	USA
Brand	AMACOM
Manufacturer	AMACOM
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780814431948
ReleaseDate	2012-03-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780814431948

Leading at The Edge: Leadership Lessons from the Extraordinary Saga of Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition

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