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Shackleton’s Way: Analysis & Review
Sara Mleso
Weber State University
Shackleton’s Way: Analysis & Review Unfortunately, I missed the opportunity to participate in the group discussion in person on the day we were on campus. I have since emailed both particpants in my group, Anna Guzman and Tara Rhodes, who both responded promptly that everyone was submitting short answers to the questions in our discussion group, to compare and analyze. I have since compared and reviewed their answers with mine and we have similar opinions on Shackleton’s leadership traits, the meaning of the great achievement of failure to us all seemed to be that his greatest achievement was successfully keeping his team of men alive for two years. Not only did he keep them alive, they were for the most part happy and positive until the end. I think we also all agreed that leading by example was the greatest motivator he gave to his team. People are more likely to do what you ask if they see you alongside of them working just as hard. Learning about Shackleton has been one of the most enjoyable parts of my BSN education and I look forward to researching and learning more about him.
Leadership Trait Shackleton possessed many leadership traits that I am still in awe of after reading this book. He was thoughtful, organized, determined, and passionate to name a few. The trait that stands out the most that sets him apart is flexibility. He planned for months, even years everything that he could possibly need to make his expedition a success. He meticulously and tirelessly hand-picked every member of that expedition, tools, equipment, food, and supplies to ensure that he was going to accomplish his goal of reaching the South Pole. Yet, after all of that and coming within one days reach of their destination and realizing that he wasn’t going to make it, he didn’t dwell on it, he didn’t show disappointment, despair, or anger. He was “flexible” in knowing that at that point
Sara Mleso
Weber State University
Shackleton’s Way: Analysis & Review Unfortunately, I missed the opportunity to participate in the group discussion in person on the day we were on campus. I have since emailed both particpants in my group, Anna Guzman and Tara Rhodes, who both responded promptly that everyone was submitting short answers to the questions in our discussion group, to compare and analyze. I have since compared and reviewed their answers with mine and we have similar opinions on Shackleton’s leadership traits, the meaning of the great achievement of failure to us all seemed to be that his greatest achievement was successfully keeping his team of men alive for two years. Not only did he keep them alive, they were for the most part happy and positive until the end. I think we also all agreed that leading by example was the greatest motivator he gave to his team. People are more likely to do what you ask if they see you alongside of them working just as hard. Learning about Shackleton has been one of the most enjoyable parts of my BSN education and I look forward to researching and learning more about him.
Leadership Trait Shackleton possessed many leadership traits that I am still in awe of after reading this book. He was thoughtful, organized, determined, and passionate to name a few. The trait that stands out the most that sets him apart is flexibility. He planned for months, even years everything that he could possibly need to make his expedition a success. He meticulously and tirelessly hand-picked every member of that expedition, tools, equipment, food, and supplies to ensure that he was going to accomplish his goal of reaching the South Pole. Yet, after all of that and coming within one days reach of their destination and realizing that he wasn’t going to make it, he didn’t dwell on it, he didn’t show disappointment, despair, or anger. He was “flexible” in knowing that at that point
References: Morrell, Margot, and Stephanie Capparell.Shackleton 's way: leadership lessons from the great Antarctic explorer. New York: Viking, 2001. Print.