motivators of those being led and influences them in accordant ways to achieve the same goal collectively. Ernest Henry Shackleton and Vilhjalmur Stefansson‚ both publicly acclaimed for their polar expeditions‚ were remembered by the public for vastly different reasons. While Stefansson was well-known for his geographical and scientific findings along the North Pole‚ Shackleton was admired for his selfless leadership abilities to save all of his crew members after the sinking of his ship‚ Endurance
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Ernest Shackleton: High-Stakes Leadership The topic of this leadership case study is Ernest Shackleton. This paper will identify the development of Shackleton’s leadership skills‚ provide examples and reflections of his abilities‚ and relate how he played an essential role in one of history’s greatest survival stories. This study of Shackleton’s leadership is set loosely within the framework of the five practices of exemplary leadership set forth in The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner
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(Gini’s class‚ January 20‚ 2017). Leadership is about inspiring others‚ empowering them‚ leading the way. Authority is directing commands‚ coercing people into following one’s rule/plan‚ followers are fearful but their respect was not earned. Ernest Shackleton was one of the polar explorers‚ who went looking for a shortcut to fame and fortune by setting records during an era known as‚ the “Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.” He set out with 28 men to the South Pole with the goal as the first people
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managerial scholar has defined entrepreneurship as the “relentless Pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled.” Using this definition‚ evaluate Shackleton’s actions on the Endurance expedition. Was Shackleton an entrepreneur? I believe Shackleton could have defined entrepreneurship as the “relentless Pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled” as well‚ and he definitely was an entrepreneur. He faced with same problems as today`s entrepreneurs
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The world has changed throughout the years‚ as technology has gone better and better. Mankind keeps their knowledge growing even larger than before. As science grows‚ scientists always ask themselves with the common question‚ what other things we can discover. As in the astronomy field‚ it has been years that scientists want to colonize the moon. Until now‚ the question has not yet answered. Is it worth it to colonize the moon with all of the technology that we have encountered throughout the years
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The team members’ diversity of skills and experiences allowed the group to tackle various challenges. From experienced sailors to scientists and photographers‚ each member brings something unique to the team. Resilience can also be seen as many team members showed remarkable resilience and determination in the face of extreme adversity. This resilience helped the group stay together and face challenges with courage. Finally‚ mutual support can be appreciated as team members support each other often
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2014). The first example of this Shackleton and the crews’ inadequate preparation for a second ship to come around and meet them on the other side. This would have maybe allowed for an earlier rescue if the second boat were to realize that Shackleton and the crew were stuck. The crew and Shackleton’s over assumptions about needing to have help or more than one boat sailing caused their expedition for land and a way home to be much longer. The second example was Shackleton and the rest of the groups lack
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Kouzes and Posner provided us with six disciplines for earning and sustaining credibility. Earnest Shackleton demonstrated these disciplines during his monumental journey. The first of these disciplines is titled discover your self. “Confidence in one’s abilities‚ especially in uncertain and challenging situations‚ is crucial to sustaining credibility.” (James M. Kouzes‚ 2011) Shackleton demonstrated this well before even stepping foot onto the Endurance. He did this when posting his recruitment
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Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer In 1914‚ Ernest Shackleton and 27 others started on a journey to be the first people to cross the Antarctic Continent. Their ship was caught in the ice‚ eventually crushed‚ and the story of how they all survived has become a classic. In this book‚ the story is retold with new insights and information. The authors focus on Shackleton as leader. The conclusions are very well drawn‚ and the connections and insights regarding
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the naked soul of man”.Ernest shackleton was famous for going to the south pole 3 times. Ernest shackleton died in the south pole because he froze to death from the cold and his wife and his kids never get to see him. Thesis: Ernest shackleton was significant because of his trips to the south pole. Introduction “We had seen God in His splendors‚ heard the text that Nature renders. We had reached the naked soul of man”By Ernest shackleton.Ernest shackleton was famous for going to the south
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