Bibliograph

Leading at the edge, leadership lessons from the extraordinary saga of Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, Dennis N.T. Perkins ; with Margaret P. Holtman and Jillian B. Murphy

Type

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Leading at the edge, leadership lessons from the extraordinary saga of Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, Dennis N.T. Perkins ; with Margaret P. Holtman and Jillian B. Murphy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Leading at the edge

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

769010939

Responsibility statement

Dennis N.T. Perkins ; with Margaret P. Holtman and Jillian B. Murphy

Sub title

leadership lessons from the extraordinary saga of Shackleton's Antarctic expedition

Summary

A guide to leadership draws on Ernest Shackelton's management style during his exploration of Antarctica, providing advice on how leaders can instill optimism, set personal examples, and perservere in the face of adversity

Table Of Contents

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 -- Strategy 1: never lose sight of the ultimate goal, and focus energy on short-term objectives -- Symbolism and personal example -- Strategy 2: set a personal example with visible, memorable symbols and behaviors : optimism and reality -- Strategy 3: instill optimism and self-confidence, but stay grounded in reality : stamina -- Strategy 4: take care of yourself : maintain your stamina and let go of guilt -- The team message -- Strategy 5: reinforce the team message constantly : "We are one : we live or die together." -- Core team values -- Strategy 6: minimize status differences and insist on courtesy and mutual respect : -- Conflict -- Strategy 7: master conflict : deal with anger in small doses, engage dissidents, and avoid needless power struggles -- Lighten up! -- Strategy 8: find something to celebrate and something to laugh about : risk -- Strategy 9: be willing to take the big risk -- Tenacious creativity -- Strategy 10: never give up : there'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

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