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

Name: Leading at the Edge Leadership Lessons from the Extraordinary Saga of Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition
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ISBN: 9780814405437

ISBN-10: 0814405436

ISBN-13: 9780814405437

Edition: 2000

Authors: Dennis N. T. Perkins, Margaret P. Holtman, Paul R. Kessler, Catherine McCarthy

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This title draws on the story of Ernest Shackleton's expedition of 1914 and reveals ten lessons for managers and executives struggling to lead their people and organizations in the face of constant turbulence, uncertainty and stress.

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Amacom
Publication date: 5/5/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Preface


The Shackleton Saga



Ten Strategies for Leading at The Edge



Vision and Quick Victories: Never lose sight of the ultimate goal, and focus energy on short-term objectives



Symbolism and Personal Example: Set a personal example with visible, memorable symbols and behaviors



Optimism and Reality: Instill optimism and self-confidence, but stay grounded in reality



Stamina: Take care of yourself: Maintain your stamina and let go of guilt



The Team Message: Reinforce the team message constantly: "We are one--we live or die together."



Core Team Values: Minimize status differences and insist on courtesy and mutual respect



Conflict: Master conflict--deal with anger in small doses, engage dissidents, and avoid needless power struggles



Lighten Up! Find something to celebrate and something to laugh about



Risk: Be willing to take the Big Risk



Tenacious Creativity: Never give up--there's always another move



Case Studies in Leading at The Edge



Introduction to the Case Studies



Business Communication Systems (ATandT/ Lucent Technologies): Back to the Future



Rice Health Systems: Healing a Sick Organization



Weyerhaeuser Company: Transforming a Culture



Malden Mills: Rising from the Ashes



Continuing Your Expedition



Learning to Lead at The Edge



Epilogue: A Perspective on Success and Failure



Resources for Leading at The Edge


Resources


Critical Leadership Skills Survey


Your Leadership Expedition: A Personal Development Plan


Your Leadership Expedition Map


Further Readings from The Edge


Notes


Index