Listen "#11 Ernest Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer (Part 1)"
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My Key Takeaways from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred LansingErnest Shackleton set out to achieve the last great prize of exploration—crossing Antarctica—but when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice, his mission instantly changed from conquest to survival. In this episode, we explore how Shackleton’s leadership, resilience, and ability to inspire optimism in the face of disaster turned a doomed expedition into one of history’s greatest survival stories. From assembling the perfect crew to maintaining morale in the harshest conditions on Earth, Shackleton’s story is a masterclass in leadership under pressure.
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