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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.

Critic reviews

"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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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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Wonderful

A shinning example of leadership and fortitude. Exactly what I needed to prepare for this day and age. Thank you Shackleton!

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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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Leadership at its best

I read this book for a class and I’m so glad I did. Shackleton is a great example of leadership. He knew that human life trumped any goal he wanted to achieve. He cared about all his men and brought the best out of them. This book does indeed give great lessons on leadership.

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Phenomenal leadership lessons

So many great leadership lessons to apply in any aspect of your leadership
Great motivator to be a better leader

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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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a great example of Leadership in a worst-case environment and situation imaginable.

I like how the author did write some of the urban legends in but alluded to that there was not fact or nothing found such as the newspaper article they talked about.

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the best example of leadership in a crisis

thank you Shackleton!! Everyone enjoy this story. It's an Inspiring one. The tips change my view of leadership and life.

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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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unique perspective on an inspiring person

great book on Shackleton. a must read! narration was excellent as well. worth your time!

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