Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer by Margot

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Shackleton's Way by Margot Morrell, Stephanie Capparell Written by two veteran business observers, Shackletons Way details universal leadership tactics set against the thrilling survival story of the Endurance expedition. Preface by Alexandra Shackleton. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sir Ernest Shackleton has been called the greatest leader that ever came on Gods earth, bar none for saving the lives of the twenty-seven men stranded with him on an Antarctic ice floe for almost two years. Written by two veteran business observers, Shackletons Way details universal leadership tactics set against the thrilling survival story of the Endurance expedition.Whether its hiring good workers, supporting and inspiring employees to do their best, managing a crisis with limited personnel and resources, creating order out of chaos, or leading by personal example with optimism, egalitarianism, humour, strength, ingenuity, intelligence and compassion, Ernest Shackleton set an example we can all follow. Illustrated with photographer Frank Hurleys masterpieces and other rarely seen photos, Shackletons Way is filled with fascinating and practical lessons of a leader who succeeded by putting people first and triumphing brilliantly when all the odds were against him. Notes Drawn from anecdotes, crew diaries, contemporary material and interviews, Shackletons Way illustrates the great expolorers tactics in a number of situations from hiring good workers to creating order out of chaos. Author Biography Margot Morrell (Author) Margot Morrell has been a student of Shackletons life for more than sixteen years and has a masters degree in library science. She has worked in corporate America for twenty-four years. She lives in New York City.Stephanie Capparell (Author) Stephanie Capparell, a journalist for more than twenty years, is an editor for The Wall Street Journals Marketplace page. She has a masters degree in international affairs. She lives in New York City. Review A leadership book that reads like an adventure story.Reading this book is a must... entirely relevant to every businessman today. I thought I knew everything there was to know about Shackletons expeditions, yet I still found my attention drawn to aspects of his leadership that I had previously undervalued. - Management TodayAn inspirational leadership manual. - Sunday TimesGripping and impressive. - People ManagementShackletons Way reveals the true leadership lessons of the 20th Centurys greatest unsung hero. And unlike most business books, this one is full of excitement, emotion and true literary elegance. You must read this book.Timely and invaluable. Shackletons story captures the true essence of leadership.Shackletons Way is filled with gritty examples on the nature of high risk leadership. This book would have been required reading for all my flight directors and mission controllers.More than an adventure story. It identifies Shakletons techniques and translates them into practical lessons for business people. - Independent Prizes Short-listed for WH Smith Book Awards (Business) 2002 Long Description Sir Ernest Shackleton has been called the greatest leader that ever came on Gods earth, bar none for saving the lives of the twenty-seven men stranded with him on an Antarctic ice floe for almost two years. Written by two veteran business observers, Shackletons Way details universal leadership tactics set against the thrilling survival story of the Endurance expedition.Whether its hiring good workers, supporting and inspiring employees to do their best, managing a crisis with limited personnel and resources, creating order out of chaos, or leading by personal example with optimism, egalitarianism, humour, strength, ingenuity, intelligence and compassion, Ernest Shackleton set an example we can all follow. Illustrated with photographer Frank Hurleys masterpieces and other rarely seen photos, Shackletons Way is filled with fascinating and practical lessons of a leader who succeeded by putting people first and triumphing brilliantly when all the odds were against him. Review Quote A leadership book that reads like an adventure story. Reading this book is a must... entirely relevant to every businessman today. I thought I knew everything there was to know about Shackletons expeditions, yet I still found my attention drawn to aspects of his leadership that I had previously undervalued. - Management Today An inspirational leadership manual. - Sunday Times Gripping and impressive. - People Management Shackletons Way reveals the true leadership lessons of the 20th Centurys greatest unsung hero. And unlike most business books, this one is full of excitement, emotion and true literary elegance. You must read this book. Timely and invaluable. Shackletons story captures the true essence of leadership. Shackletons Way is filled with gritty examples on the nature of high risk leadership. This book would have been required reading for all my flight directors and mission controllers. More than an adventure story. It identifies Shakletons techniques and translates them into practical lessons for business people. - Independent Promotional "Headline" Written by two veteran business observers, Shackletons Way details universal leadership tactics set against the thrilling survival story of the Endurance expedition. Preface by Alexandra Shackleton. Details ISBN1857883187 Year 2003 ISBN-10 1857883187 ISBN-13 9781857883183 Format Paperback Publication Date 2003-01-31 Imprint Nicholas Brealey Publishing Subtitle Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 658.4092 Author Stephanie Capparell Media Book Edition 1st Language English Pages 256 Illustrations B&W embedded photographs Publisher John Murray Press Short Title Shackletons Way UK Release Date 2003-01-31 AU Release Date 2003-01-31 NZ Release Date 2003-01-31 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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