Step into one of history’s most extraordinary true adventures. The 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition-led by Sir Ernest Shackleton-is widely regarded as the greatest survival story ever told. In this engaging class, you’ll explore the extreme challenges faced by the crew and uncover the remarkable leadership and decision-making strategies Shackleton used to keep his team alive. Discover how his timeless approach to resilience, teamwork, and crisis management continues to influence modern business and leadership today. Required materials: 1) Shackleton’s Way; leadership lessons from the great Antarctic explorer By: Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell Preface by Alexandra Shackleton ISBN. 978-0-14-200236-0 2) Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage By: Alfred Lansing ISBN 978-0-465-06288-1 Recommended, but not required: 1)A&E "Shackleton" starring Kenneth Branagh 3-disc set: first two discs tell the story, the third covers Shackleton’s biography, history of Antarctic exploration, and the making of the movie. 2)South: Shackleton’s Last Expedition 1914-1917 By: Sir Ernest Shackleton 100th Anniversary Edition ISBN 9781952433542 3)Endurance: An Epic of Polar Adventure By: F. A. Worsley, Captain, HMS Endurance ISBN 978-0-393-31994-1
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10/05/26 - 11/09/26 Mon 6p - 7:30p
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