Margot Morrell, Stephanie Capparell

Shackleton's Way

Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer

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Produktbeschreibung

Lead your business to survival and success by following the example of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton

Sir Ernest Shackleton has been called "the greatest leader that ever came on God's earth, bar none" for saving the lives of the twenty-seven men stranded with him in the Antarctic for almost two years. Because of his courageous actions, he remains to this day a model for great leadership and masterful crisis management. Now, through anecdotes, the diaries of the men in his crew, and Shackleton's own writing, Shackleton's leadership style and time-honored principles are translated for the modern business world. Written by two veteran business observers and illustrated with ship photographer Frank Hurley's masterpieces and other rarely seen photos, this practical book helps today's leaders follow Shackleton's triumphant example.

"An important addition to any leader's library." -Seattle Times

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Produktdetails

• A New York Times Business Bestseller
• Verlag: Penguin Books UK
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: August 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 136mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 194g
• ISBN-13: 9780142002360
• ISBN-10: 0142002364
• Artikelnr.: 10963543

Autorenporträt

Margot Morrell, a twenty-year veteran of corporate America, has worked in financial services and consulting. Her research into Shackleton's leadership has taken her to such far-flung destinations as Antarctica, Australia, and Argentina. Stephanie Capparrell, a journalist for more than twenty years, is an editor for the Wall Street Journal's Marketplace page.

Inhaltsangabe

Shackleton's WayPreface by the Honorable Alexandra Shackleton
Introduction
Shackleton resonates with executives in today's business world. His
people-centered approach to leadership can be a guide for anyone in a
position of authority. Some of today's leaders are successfully applying
Shackleton's methods to their own work situations.
1. The Path to Leadership
The values Shackleton learned from his family helped form his uniquely
progressive leadership style. He worked his way into the forefront of a new
field. He turned bad experiences into valuable work lessons. He insisted on
respectful competition in a business climate that often demanded
cooperation.
Former U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig sees Shackleton's broad
cultural interests as a main ingredient of thoughtful leadership.
2. Hiring an Outstanding Crew
Shackleton built a crew around a core of experienced workers. He conducted
unconventional interviews to find unique talent. His second in command was
his most important hire. He looked for optimism and cheerfulness in the
people he hired. He gave his staff the best compensation and equipment he
could afford.
James Cramer credits Shackleton's optimistic example with saving his hedge
fund and TheStreet.com from an early demise.
3. Creating a Spirit of Camaraderie
Shackleton made careful observations before acting. He established order
and routine so all workers knew where they stood. He broke down traditional
hierarchies. He was fair in his dealings with his staff. He used informal
gatherings to build espirit de corps.
Eric Miller, a senior adviser at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, sees
Shackleton's strategy as fitting well into today's workplace.
4. Getting the Best from Each Individual
Shackleton led by example. He understood and accepted his crewmen's quirks
and weaknesses. He used informal one-on-one talks to build a bond with his
men. He was always willing to help others get their work done. He helped
each man reach his potential.
Luke O'Neill runs Shackleton Schools in New England to put into practice
Shackleton's message about individual achievement.
5. Leading Effectively in a Crisis
Shackleton let everyone know that he was in charge and confident of
success. He inspired optimism in everyone. He put down dissent by keeping
the malcontents close to him. He got everyone to let go of the past and
focus on the future. He worked to keep spirits high. He sometimes led by
doing nothing.
Jeremy Larken of Octo Ltd. uses Shackleton as a model for intelligent
leadership facing a crisis.
6. Forming Teams for Tough Assignments
Shackleton balanced talent and expertise in each team. He ensured all his
groups were keeping pace. He remained visible and vigilant. He shored up
the weakest links. He got teams to help each other.
Apollo 13 commander James Lovell sees similarities in how Shackleton and he
led their crews through crises.
7. Overcoming Obstacles to Reach a Goal
Shackleton took responsibility for getting the whole job done. Even "Old
Cautious" sometimes took big risks. He found the inspiration to continue.
He kept sight of the big picture. He stepped outside his work to help
others.
Jaguar's retired chief of North American operations, Mike Dale, used
Shackleton's story to spur his sales crew to new heights.
8. Leaving a Legacy
Shackleton's leadership had a lifelong impact on his crew. His appeal spans
generations. His lasting contributions to leadership. He influenced a
pioneer project in space. Using his example to promote social change. How
we view Shackleton's success today.
Shackleton's Crews
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index

Rezensionen

I recall the moment as vividly as if I had lived it myself: Ernest Shackleton stands before me, exhorting the stranded Endurance crew to jettison every ounce of unnecessary weight so we can run for our lives across the Antarctic pack ice. For emphasis and example, 'The Boss' tosses his own gold cigarette case into the snow. Using the Endurance saga as a case history, Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell have turned a thirteen-year analysis of Shackleton's effective methods into a leadership handbook that reads like an adventure story. They show how successful military leaders, dot com entrepreneurs, investment bankers, educators, corperate executives, and even an astronaut have patterned themselves on the incomparable Antarctic explorer. Better yet, they have neatly codified his winning strategies for the rest of us. Dava Sobel, author of Longitude and Galileo's Daughter