Leading at the edge : leadership lessons from the extraordinary saga of Shackleton's Antarctic expedition / Dennis New Testament Perkins ; with Margaret P. Holtman and Jillian B. Murphy. [print]

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.

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.

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