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Purposefulness Defines Leadership
- Shackleton's defining trait was purposefulness: he never lost sight of the main objective.
- That single-minded focus made him the leader men prayed for in hopeless situations.
Hiring On Instinct And Chemistry
- Shackleton received over 5,000 applications when he announced the expedition and chose men largely by instinct.
- He often accepted candidates after five-minute interviews based on whether he liked them.
Morale Trumps Material Conditions
- Morale often outweighs material conditions in extreme hardship situations.
- Shackleton kept spirits high with games, gatherings, and by choosing compatible crew members.