Shackleton's Way

Leadership Lessons From the Great Antarctic Explorer

By: Margot Morrell, Stephanie Capparell

Narrated by: Richard Matthews

From 1914 to 1916, Ernest Shackleton and his men survived the wreck of their ship Endurance, crushed in the Antarctic ice, stranded twelve hundred 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 eight-hundred-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.

"A thrilling survival story makes an inspirational handbook for a new generation of leaders." (Amazon.com)

Critic reviews

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

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

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

Wonderful

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

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.

Inspiring

Well told history of a great adventure and nearly impossible survival. Highly recommend listening to this retelling of Earnest Shackleton's expedition and leadership as he brought all his men through great hardship and danger. The focus on his leadership style and quality is very inspirational.

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.

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.