Ernest Shackleton Essays

“Sir Ernest Shackleton has spent four months and no one knows how many thousands of dollars to save the lives of twenty-two men left stranded in the everlasting ice of the Antarctic, the news of his triumph flashes round the world as the news of great victory. It is not that the lives of twenty-two men “down under” are worth any more than the lives of twenty-two men in France. It is the indomitable spirit and the unswerving fidelity of the leader that impress the world and the world applauds” (SHACKLETON)

Eric Zirzow While having no previous experience in Antarctic Exploration, Ernest Shackleton is now considered one of the best leaders in history. This is in part due to his exemplary application of the principles of “Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership” from Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge. Shackleton's honesty was evident in his transparent and open communication with his crew. He gave them precise and thorough information about the difficulties they would encounter, never

The core problem of the case study is the leader of the expedition, Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton put his crew into danger, because he wanted to become a hero to his home country. His objective was to complete an expedition that was dangerous, and an expedition that had never been attempted before. Shackleton ignored the warnings of the weather, and continued his journey. That produces our first solution to the problem. If Shackleton would have listened to the warnings about the weather it could have

“Sir Ernest Shackleton was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer, who made three expeditions to the continent, most famously in 1914 on the Endurance” (Sir Ernest Shackleton). The ‘founder’ of the Shackleton family was Abraham Shackleton. Abraham was a profound Quaker born in Kildare County, Ireland. The Shackleton family originated in the English country of the Yorkshire and consisted of pure Anglo-Irish blood. On February 15, 1874 Ernest Henry Shackleton was born in Kilkea House, Kildare County, Ireland

Ernest Shackleton has captured the hearts of many through his inspiring story. In 1914, he set sail on an expedition to cross the continent of Antarctica; along with him are his twenty-seven crew members that consist of seamen, officers, doctors and a photographer (“The Shackleton Expedition,” 2011). As they sailed toward Antarctica, their ship was trapped and eventually crushed due to contraction of the ice beneath them. This led the beginning of Shackleton's journey as an effective leader. Shackleton

Ernest Shackleton was an achievement-oriented explorer who set a goal that was not feasible during his time because technology was not as developed as it is today. His goal was to cross the Antarctic by using the South Pole (Sir Ernest…). However, he failed at his attempt because of the freezing temperatures of the winter months. Although he did not achieve his goal, his leadership was one the main reasons his team was able to survive the wreck of their ship. Without his confidence and determination

Adventures Ernest Shackleton In 1901 the world focused only on what was around them until one ordinary man stepped up to go explore uncharted lands away from everyone around him. He didn’t just explore, he discovered an icy new found world. He found the barren wastelands. He escaped a sinking ship while keeping his crew safe and rescued them all. He traveled great distances with limited resources. This wasn’t your ordinary type explorer - he was an adventurer. Ernest Shackleton was one

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was an explorer, he led three expeditions to the Antarctic. He was born in Ireland and moved to London when he was ten years old. Shackleton's first began exploring the polar regions as a third officers under Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Expedition, During his second expedition he and three others set a record Farthest South latitude at 88°S, only 180 km from the South Pole. Also, he over saw members of his team climb Mount Erebus, an active Antarctic volcano

definitions, Sir Ernest Shackleton, was most definitely a hero. “Although tortured by worry, he remained outwardly unperturbed.” It took an immense amount of skill to fight through the unexpectedly long journey of Shackleton’s expedition. When you have no hope, you turn to your captain and if he shows fear you get frightened. Shackleton knew this and understood that he couldn’t

expedition was carefully planned and he was able to raise the appropriate funds. I think in both terms it was a success. The scientific side can also be used to show how we use Shackleton as a major leadership example while studying leaders. There is also the entrepreneurial side which I think is also a success because Shackleton demonstrated his ability’s as an entrepreneur during the expedition. Shackleton’s had the ability to raise

thoughts in your mind, or even just another person who you dislike. As a leader, you need to stay smart and keep your team motivated. Sir Ernest Shackleton, the leader of the Antarctic expedition, was to take 28 men on one ship called the Endurance, and travel across Antarctica. After his ship sunk from being trapped in ice for so long, the problems increased but Shackleton managed to take charge and get everyone out alive. Rob Hall is the leader of the Adventure Consultants, a climbing team whose goal

The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition (1998), a nonfiction book by American author and journalist Caroline Alexander, chronicles the most famous expedition by explorer Ernest Shackleton when he and his men were stranded for more than a year on the Antarctic ice in an attempt to circumnavigate and map the frozen continent. Exploring themes of discovery, survival, teamwork, and the age of exploration, The Endurance is considered one of the best and most detailed books on Shackleton’s

Optimism, this noun brings light to many challenges that people face daily. Being optimistic people are able to remain happy and open minded; this attitude also helps the people around the person who is optimistic because it brings light to the troubles others may face. However, not many people can obtain optimism in the face of challenges. In the face of challenges, optimism can be very hard to find when challenges occur in our lives. Challenges can makes us very scared, fearful, and sometimes angry;

After Ark’s lifecraft landed on Astraeus, they were able to convert the ship into a base. Ark scientist used the devices the had packed before leaving Earth to test if the water, and fruits produced by the trees were safe for consumption. It took several weeks to build a medical bay, and a farm for food. It took another several weeks to build a barracks available for all fifty people. The buildings were made from leftover parts of the lifeboat, and the buildings weren’t the prettiest things on the

even if there wasn’t anything to place them on except the ice which would soak the cloth and create cold conditions. All the men keep trying to make life sustainable for themselves and to be able to survive whilst being in the middle of nowhere. Shackleton made sure the team kept moving each day and moving their camp as much as they possibly could in order to be able to reach the nearest town which was about miles away. On average, Shackleton’s log stated that they managed to travel about two miles

Sir Ernest Shackleton had all of the most important characteristics of a perfect leader, plus more. He was able to stay motivated, optimistic and very resourceful throughout his entire dangerous, freezing cold, backbreaking, journey across the Atlantic ocean. But why should a leader possess these traits? How do they help? The first trait that a good leader should have is motivation. Motivation is what starts the journey. It is the general desire or willingness of someone to do something. Without

If there is no “I” in the word team, then what makes up a team? A group of individuals becomes a team when they all aim to a similar outcome, but without each other a desired outcome will not occur. In basketball, a game without a team will not be won. Successful players all contain certain traits that help them to achieve more than someone who lacks them. Without communication, cooperation, and a purpose, failure will happen before even stepping on the court. Communication occurs in everyday life

Kiss of the Fur Queen Perhaps the most formidable quality of humans is their ability to persevere through any difficulties they might face. No matter how indomitable a challenge might seem, humanity finds a way to continue on their evolutionary path. A man with a goal in mind is an unstoppable force that cannot be dissuaded. Such is the condition of Abraham Okimasis in Tomson Highway’s novel Kiss of the Fur Queen, chronicling Okimasis’ experience racing in a dog sledding competition. Tomson’s writing

Blackboro died of infection, then the overall morale would have gone down because the other crew members would realize that death is a real possibility. The surgeons were essential for treating miscellaneous medical ailments experienced by the crew. Shackleton suffered from sciatica, Rickinson suffered a heart attack, and Hudson developed a pus-filled growth. The surgeons were able to give advice how to best recover, and even perform minor surgeries to relieve the pain. Having members such as McIlroy

An Incredible Expedition A group of people numbering fifty-nine (and one dog) shaped America’s history and brought numerous benefits to America. The Corps of Discovery risked their lives for the United States. One of the most important expeditions in American history, the expedition of Lewis and Clark has garnered fame throughout the United States. Reasons for this expedition are numerous, and a major component of U.S. history. Along the way, the famed voyage found myriad treasures. During the