| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xxiv, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-246) and index. |
| Contents |
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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Leadership.
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Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922.
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Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British.
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Strategic planning.
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Survival.
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Explorers -- Antarctica.
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Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922 (OCoLC)fst00000549
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Discovery and exploration, British. (OCoLC)fst01352751
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Explorers. (OCoLC)fst00918556
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Leadership. (OCoLC)fst00994701
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Strategic planning. (OCoLC)fst01134371
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Survival. (OCoLC)fst01761768
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Antarctica. (OCoLC)fst01239992
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Führung.
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Management.
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Strategische Planung.
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| Added Author |
Holtman, Margaret P.
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Murphy, Jillian B.
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| ISBN |
9780814431948 |
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0814431941 |
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