Leading at the Edge

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Part adventure story and part leadership guide, this intriguing book examines Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition through a business lens, revealing powerful strategies for corporate leaders. The chronicles of extraordinary adventures and survival highlight Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team's remarkable journey. Stranded in the frozen sea for nearly two years, they faced extreme temperatures, hazardous ice, dwindling food, isolation, and perpetual darkness. Despite these challenges, the group remained cohesive and alive, showcasing an unparalleled feat in leadership. For the first time, this work draws on Shackleton's story to illustrate effective organizational leadership amid uncertainty, ambiguity, and rapid change. It uncovers ten lessons, supported by stirring examples from the expedition and contemporary business case studies, detailing what it takes to be a great leader. Readers will learn how to: set a personal example with vivid symbols and behaviors; instill optimism while remaining grounded in reality; constantly reinforce the team message; find reasons to celebrate and laugh; and have the courage to take significant risks, among other strategies. For managers and executives feeling stressed or stretched thin, these memorable strategies will help bring order to chaos and achieve success in the face of daunting adversity.