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Shackleton's Way

By: Margot Morrell,Stephanie Capparell
Narrated by: Richard Matthews
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From 1914 to 1916, Ernest Shackleton and his men survived the wreck of their ship Endurance, crushed in the Antarctic ice, stranded 1,200 miles from civilization with no means of communication and no hope for rescue. When the ice began to break up, Shackleton set out to save them all on his heroic 800-mile-trip across the frigid South Atlantic, in little more than a rowboat. Unlike similar polar expeditions, every man survived, not only in good health, but also in good spirits, all due to Shackleton's leadership. Now, Shackleton scholar Margot Morrell and Wall Street Journal writer Stephanie Capparell team up to present Shackleton's timeless leadership skills, skills that can be learned by anyone, to a new generation.

©2001 Margot Morrell and Substantial Films, Inc. (P)2001 Books on Tape, Inc.

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"An important addition to any leader's library." (Seattle Times)

"Even though its target market is leaders and managers, Shackleton's Way has much broader appeal and application." (The Boston Globe)

"A first-rate business partner." (Publishers Weekly)

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Great book on leadership

I have read A LOT of books about leadership and this is one of the best. Great lessons can be learned through the telling of an incredible story of courage and strength.

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Great leadership tips!

wonderful story. exciting to read and a great example to follow. i highly recommend it.

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Wonderful analysis of Shackleton's leadership paired with great story

For years I have been a fan of Alfred Lansing's Endurance. Shackleton's Way is the perfect companion volume, providing an engaging retelling of Shackleton's life and the Endurance expedition while drawing out the lessons from his leadership that made him great. Current examples of Shackleton's style of leadership in the lives of contemporary leaders adds value to the lessons. Highly recommended.

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Truly wonderful experience

A great book with great narration. British accent went perfectly with a book about a British sailor. The primary text quotes came alive. Lovely book on different aspects of leadership.

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great audible and read

I have the Audible and print version of this book. I was given this book when I graduated by one of my professors and I really enjoyed it. It’s shows Shackleton’s experience and the traits that helped him become a great leader. A powerful book!

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Inspiring and thought provoking

Incredible story! Everyone should know his story and read the book! I’ll be sharing this one often!

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Excelente

Excelente Audiolibro, que nos muestra cómo liderar desde el gran ejemplo que fue Shacleton. Recomiendo escucharlo

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Timeless inspiration

So many take aways from this inspiring story. Highly recommend this book about a servant leader!

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Lovely and full of small stories

This was an absolute treat of specific stories in the overall Endurance arc. Also touches on Nimrod. Well worth your time.

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A perfectly inspiring story of leadership

Will read again and suggest to others. Shackleton’s Way is a great story if true leadership. Inspiring to anyone looking for guidance on the right way to lead people.

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