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: 9780814431948

ISBN-10: 0814431941

ISBN-13: 9780814431948

Edition: 2nd 2012

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

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Stranded in the frozen Antarctic sea for nearly two years, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team of 27 polar explorers endured extreme temperatures, hazardous ice, dwindling food, and complete isolation. Despite these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, the group remained cohesive, congenial, and mercifully alive—a fact that speaks not just to luck but to an unparalleled feat of leadership.Drawing on this amazing story,Leading at The Edgedemonstrates the importance of a strong leader in times of adversity, uncertainty, and change. The book reveals 10 timeless leadership lessons that show readers how to:• Instill optimism while staying grounded in reality• Have the courage to step up to risks…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Amacom
Publication date: 3/28/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Acknowledgments for the Second Edition


Acknowledgments for the First Edition


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 oneï¿½we live or die together."



Core Team Values



Minimize status differences and insist on courtesy and mutual respect.



Conflict



Master conflictï¿½deal 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 upï¿½there's always another move.



Continuing Your Expedition



Learning to Lead at The Edge



Epilogue: What Makes an Exceptional Leader?



Tools for Leading at The Edge


Expedition Toolkit


Critical Leadership Skills Survey


Your Leadership Expedition: A Personal Development Plan


Your Leadership Expedition Map


Identifying Hidden Conflicts: Conducting a Moose Round-Up


Resolving Conflicts: Lessons from the Martial Arts


Further Readings from The Edge


Notes


Index


Acknowledgments for Previously Published Materials


Opening pages of Into the Storm