Sir Ernest Shackleton

Ernest Shackleton was a British explorer of the Antarctic in the early 1900's. He is best remembered for his expedition from 1914-1916 in the HMS Endurance.

During this journey, his ship got stuck in the ice near the Antarctic continent. He and his 27 men then survived 19 months before they were rescued. Shackleton organized the rescue personally after he made an 800 mile open-ocean journey in a life-boat to the inhabitated island of South Georgia. He then returned on the rescue mission to the desolate Elephant Island where he had left the majority of his crew under the care of his Executive Officer.

Learn from his example to become a better leader.

• He always boosted the morale of his crew.
• He made himself available.
• He knew how to have fun.
• He remained optimistic AND realistic.
• He kept troublemakers close to him.

reposted from Naval Leadership