He found Shackleton impatient with the precision demanded by scientific work, but otherwise a good student who took criticism well. Most of his shipmates had trained on steamers and had to learn sailing techniques. One classmate did see a hint of Shackleton in the making. Each chapter ends with a commentary by someone who learned from Sir Ernest's experiences to be a better leader. Thoroughly recommend it. Shackleton's letters to her over the years are full of repeated promises to give up exploration, and repeated apologies for not doing so. "I will do my level best for you," Shackleton quotes the author as telling him when they met. Please try again. 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. Years of unhappy apprenticeship had hardened him and at the same time made him more compassionate toward those who became ill, miserable, or homesick. To allay his misery on the two-year trip, Shackleton wrote hundreds of letters home and demanded hundreds in return-postcards didn't count. Shop books, stationery, devices and other learning essentials. From an early age, Shackleton gravitated to the role of protector, stepping up to the front to insist on fair play. The work was rougher than anything Shackleton had daydreamed about at his desk at school. He wrote in one letter: "Many a painter would have given half of what he possessed to have been able to catch the fading tints of the red and golden sunset we had last night.... All I say is, if you wish to see Nature robed in her mantle of might, look at a storm at sea; if you want to see her robed in her mantle of glory, look at a sunset at sea.". All rights reserved. Shackleton's father ran a farm and settled his family in the lush land of county Kildare. Shackleton, in particular, was in a fight for his life. --Reprinted from Shackleton's Way by Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell by permission of Penguin Books, a member of Penguin Putnam Inc. The ship Endurance set sail from South Georgia bound for the Antarctic on December 5, 1914 under the leadership of intrepid British explorer Ernest Shackleton.On January 18, 1915, just one day short of reaching their planned landing site at Vahsel Bay, the Endurance became frozen solid in the ice of the Weddell Sea. After completing four years of apprenticeship on clipper ships carrying freight, Shackleton began taking exams every two years to advance to higher posts. The book “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing is probably one of the most profound books I have read, and even though the book is about an explorer, the real value in the story is the great leadership lessons that it imparts. He swabbed decks, polished brass, and did backbreaking work loading and unloading cargo. Please try again. The ship was miles from land and cut off from all human contact. She has a master's degree in international affairs. Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, is a 1959 book written by Alfred Lansing, about the failure of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, in its attempt to cross the Antarctic continent in 1914. Shackleton has also been cited as a model leader by the US Navy, and in a textbook on Congressional leadership, Peter L Steinke calls Shackleton the archetype of the … Still, the couple remained together, and Emily never remarried after her husband's death. This book draws on anecdotes and interviews to illustrate Shackleton's tactics. He was determined to complete the difficult apprenticeship and launch a career. A friend described Shackleton's cabin on the Tintagel Castle: "On one side a writing table, with the wall behind covered with photos of friends, and on the other wall a bookcase with the signs of a well-read owner, for in it I saw Shakespeare, Longfellow, Darwin, and Dickens, as well as books on navigation. This excerpt, or any parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission. Shackleton saw one crewman get swept away in one of a relentless series of storms. With polar exploration, every corner of the world would be known for the first time. Steamers had all but replaced sailing ships. The family home had its own split personality, according to Dr. Alexander Macklin, the physician on two of Shackleton's three independent expeditions. He began to excel as a student, shooting up to fifth place in a class of thirty-one boys. It seems, however, that the family maintained some of its Quaker culture. He worked relentlessly to make contacts and ask for introduction to others. Despite a burly physique; enormous stamina; and a tough, no-nonsense manner, he could be nurturing and gentle, quick to forgive frailties, and generous without seeking thanks in return. Margot Morrell has been a student of Shackleton's life for more than sixteen years and has a master's degree in library science. ", Shackleton complained the school didn't make things interesting. In England, Shackleton was sent to school for the first time. Indeed, Shackleton's early years revealed little promise of the glories to come. 1-Click ordering is not available for this item. The famed British explorer Ernest Shackleton now joins the burgeoning ranks of leadership models as Margot Morrell, a financial representative with Fidelity Investments and Stephanie Capparell, a Wall Street Journal writer resurrect the Antarctic hero with encomiums and paeans.. For the unsuspecting, Shackleton is the very stuff of legends. He also made the crew swab the deck, even though water froze as soon as it hit the boards. Using his contacts at the RGS, Shackleton then moved to Edinburgh and became an influential officer of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. He immediately was thrust into the limelight, where he demonstrated his talents for dealing with the public and courting the press. Electricity was revolutionizing home life and industry. I have committed all sorts of crimes in thought if not always in action and don't worry much about it, yet I hate to see a child suffer, or to be false in any way.". He also encouraged his sisters to always express themselves and develop their own careers, and they became impressively self-sufficient women for their day, choosing vocations such as artist, midwife, customs officer, and writer. He lived there for thirty-two years, tending to his medical practice, his family, and a meticulously kept rose garden. Try again. Later, he suffered dysentery. By the time Shackleton joined the Tintagel Castle, his more boisterous side had emerged. As Dennis Perkins describes in his crisis leadership guide, Leading at the Edge, Shackleton's team encountered a series of challenges that questioned their survival and threatened to dismantle their unity. Shackleton used his three months at the magazine to make valuable connections and to learn how to handle the media. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. By the age of twenty-four, he had earned his master's certificate, qualifying him to serve as captain of any ship in the merchant marine. Shackleton read broadly to find wisdom and guidance for all life's journeys. If Ernest Shackleton had anything in common with his father it was that they both pursued their interests with great passion. They would gather outside pubs, singing songs about the perils of alcohol-a display of youthful activism that suggests the family's religious bearings. Shackleton also learned some things about himself: that he had a love for nature that sometimes was stronger than his love of civilization, that he liked being center stage, and that he craved a big success. Over the years, Shackleton developed his ability to connect with people into a real talent for giving entertaining speeches in any variety of forums-an office, a fundraising dinner, a press interview. 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. However, if you are expecting in depth analysis on Shackleton's leadership techniques then you are likely to be disapointed. An indefatigable man of the sea, he pulled off … When the RGS and the Royal Society, an independent scientific academy, decided in 1900 that Britain should fund a national Antarctic expedition of their own, Shackleton was ready. A Shackleton ancestor had immigrated to Ireland in the eighteenth century to open a school. Once he had fixed on a goal and purpose, he at least was motivated to apply himself. He got what he wanted, thanks to a winning combination of hard work, savvy political instincts, and charm. Even after Shackleton became an explorer famous for his incredible stamina in searching for the South Pole, he would speak with pride of how he made it through his difficult initiation to life on the sea and seemed always to carry some sympathy for the poor apprentice he had been. I read the book in one sitting! An amazing read of the sheer brilliance, bravado, resilience, and courage of Ernest Shackleton, a super motivator and leader extraordinaire who seemed to have a gift of inspiring others in awesome ways. Ultimately, his authority as a leader rested on his genuine regard and respect for the men he led. The editor said Shackleton's enthusiasm and creative thinking would have been valuable in any workplace. a must read for anyone involved in people management, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2012. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Some even joined him. "I am convinced that if he had gone to a stock-broker, a butcher, a carpenter, or a theatrical manager and asked for a job, he would have got it. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. He wanted better working conditions, more promising work, and colleagues he could respect. Below are key excerpts from the book that I found particularly insightful: Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017. Frozen in the waters off the Antarctic, for example, he conducted formal inspection on deck every Sunday. Shackleton resisted, having by that time been well on the road to recovery. Nine were bedridden by accidents then, and Shackleton was nearly crushed by falling tackle. Prime members enjoy fast & free shipping, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video and many more exclusive benefits. As the new secretary of the society, he was credited with boosting membership by five hundred. Ive bought about 10 copies over the year to give people as gifts when they get promoted to leadership roles, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 September 2019. An extremely good lesson in leadership by all means. What he definitely didn't want was to follow his father's wish that he become a doctor. 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. He wrote that Shackleton's Irish mother, Henrietta Gavan, was "warm-hearted and altogether happy-go-lucky." It was dangerous work. Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer - Ebook written by Margot Morrell, Stephanie Capparell. He saw the potential and anticipated the popularity of Antarctic exploration and set out to acquire a new set of skills. He couldn't work effectively in a hostile or vulgar atmosphere and doubted that others could either. Even allowing for the usual embellishments of a boy's letters home, he complained bitterly to his parents about how much he abhorred the drinking, swearing, and gambling that surrounded him. This book is a very interesting add-on to understand how a single person can create the difference between life and dead, motivation and demotivation, optimism and pessimism, etc.. As a Shackleton fan, I wasn't expecting too much new info but was very happily surprised. Bitter cold. The boys gave him the nickname "Micky," and he adopted it for life, signing his name as such in letters to his wife and close friends. Written by two veteran business observers. Shackleton's Way is about the famous Antarctic explorer at the beginning of the 20th century. H. R. Mill, the multitalented scientist at the Royal Geographical Society, sailed as far as Madeira to tutor the crew in science. 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