Shackleton's Way Quotes

“He looked for optimism and cheerfulness in the people he hired.”
― Margot Morrell, Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer

“Men wanted for Hazardous Journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.”
― Margot Morrell, Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer

“Be bold in vision and careful in planning. Dare to try something new, but be meticulous enough in your proposal to give your ideas a good chance of succeeding”
― Margot Morrell, Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer

“Shackleton faced many of the same problems encountered by managers today: bringing a diverse group together to work toward a common goal; handling the constant naysayer; bucking up the perpetual worrier; keeping the disgruntled from poisoning the atmosphere; battling boredom and fatigue; bringing order and success to a chaotic environment; working with limited resources.”
― Margot Morrell, Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer