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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.

Perkins, Dennis N. T., 1942- (Author). Holtman, Margaret P. (Added Author). Murphy, Jillian B. (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 0814431941
  • ISBN: 9780814431948
  • Physical Description: xxiv, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Edition: 2nd edition
  • Publisher: New York, NY : American Management Association, [2012]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
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.
Subject: Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922.
Explorers > Antarctica.
Leadership.
Strategic planning.
Survival.
Antarctica > Discovery and exploration > British.

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