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Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer

Great showcase of leadership lessons that depart from the traditional "this is what a leader does." The book highlights a great leader in practice and allows the reader to infer and apply the lessons learned.

Morrell, M., & Capparell, S. (2001). Shackleton's way: leadership lessons from the great Antarctic explorer . Viking.

Recommended by: Ian Emmons
Washington Township Fire Department (OH)
Professional Development

  • Topics:
    • Leadership
  • Resource Type:
    • Book
  • Organizational Author:
    • External

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