Leading at the edge : leadership lessons from the extraordinary saga of Shackleton?s Antarctic expedition

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: PERKINS
Other Authors: Holtman, Margaret P, Murphy, Jillian B
Format: Book
Published: New York, NY : American Management Association , 2012
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245 0 0 |a Leading at the edge :   |b leadership lessons from the extraordinary saga of Shackleton?s Antarctic expedition   |c Dennis N. T. Perkins ; with Margaret P. Holtman and Jillian B. Murphy 
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504 0 0 |a Leading at The Edge demonstrates the power of strong leadership in times of adversity, uncertainty, and change. This engaging and practical book reveals Ten Strategies for SuccessTM, illustrating how leaders can, Instill optimism while staying grouded in reality, Have the courage to step up to risks worth taking, Consistenly reinforce the team message, Set a personal example, Find something to celebrate and something to laugh about, Never give up-there's always another move!. The second edition features new case studies highlighting the strategies in action, tools to uncover and resolve conflicts, and expanded resources. 
505 0 0 |a Acknowledgments for the second edition -- Acknowledgments for the first edition -- Preface -- The Shackleton saga -- Ten strategies for leading at the edge -- Vision and quick victories -- Strategy 1: never lose sight of the ultimate goal, and focus energy on short-term objectives -- Symbolism and personal example -- Strategy 2: set a personal example with visible, memorable symbols and behaviors : optimism and reality -- Strategy 3: instill optimism and self-confidence, but stay grounded in reality : stamina -- Strategy 4: take care of yourself : maintain your stamina and let go of guilt -- The team message -- Strategy 5: reinforce the team message constantly : "We are one : we live or die together." -- Core team values -- Strategy 6: minimize status differences and insist on courtesy and mutual respect : -- Conflict -- Strategy 7: master conflict : deal with anger in small doses, engage dissidents, and avoid needless power struggles -- Lighten up! -- Strategy 8: find something to celebrate and something to laugh about : risk -- Strategy 9: be willing to take the big risk -- Tenacious creativity -- Strategy 10: never give up : there?s always another move -- Continuing your expedition -- Learning to lead at the edge -- Epilogue: what makes an exceptional leader? -- Tools for leading at the edge -- Expedition toolkit -- Critical leadership skills survey -- Your leadership expedition : a personal development plan -- Your leadership expedition map -- Identifying hidden conflicts : conducting a moose round-up -- Resolving conflicts : lessons from the martial arts -- Further readings from the edge -- Notes -- Index. 
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