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Acknowledgments for the Second Edition

Acknowledgments for the First Edition

The Shackleton Saga

Part One: Ten Strategies for Leading at The Edge

1 Vision and Quick Victories: Strategy 1: Never lose sight of the ultimate goal, and focus energy on short-term objectives.

2 Symbolism and Personal Example: Strategy 2: Set a personal example with visible, memorable symbols and behaviors.

3 Optimism and Reality: Strategy 3: Instill optimism and self-confidence, but stay grounded in reality.

4 Stamina: Strategy 4:Take care of yourself: Maintain your stamina and let go of guilt.

5 The Team Message: Strategy 5: Reinforce the team message constantly: "We are one--we live or die together."

6 Core Team Values: Strategy 6: Minimize status differences and insist on courtesy and mutual respect.

7 Conflict: Strategy 7: Master conflict--deal with anger in small doses, engage dissidents, and avoid needless power struggles.

8 Lighten Up!: Strategy 8: Find something to celebrate and something to laugh about.

9 Risk: Strategy 9: Be willing to take the Big Risk.

10 Tenacious Creativity: Strategy 10: Never give up--there's always another move.

Part Two: ContinuingYour Expedition

Part Three: Tools for Leading at The Edge

Further Readings from The Edge

Acknowledgments for Previously Published Materials

Opening pages of Into the Storm

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