Ernest Shackleton Expedition To Antarctica

Swimming to Antarctica is a story about how Lynne Cox attempt to complete the grueling swim. Lynne’s goal to finish the swim is motivated by her effort, determination and bravery. Can Lynne overcome her difficulties and finish the swim, or will she let it all slip away?

European explorers first landed on the shores of what would later become North America more than 500 years ago. Not long after the first explorers had entered the "New World" they found out that they were not alone on this new frontier. Their neighbors in this new land were the Native Americans who had been there for centuries, virtually unaware of life outside the continent. Thus began an inconsistent and often times unstable relationship between the European settlers and the North American Indians. Two nations who had particularly interesting relationships with the Native Americans were the British and the French, both of whom took different approaches to their relations with the Indians economically as well

Everyone values something like cars or jobs. A lot of people value people or MVPs in their life like their parents, or a sports player. A MVP has to try hard, they won't give up, and respects others. In the book Surviving Antarctica there are five teenagers that work together get to south pole, and they are competing to be MVP. I think Grace should be the MVP because she played her part, and didn't give up.

Without the expedition of Lewis and Clark, the American history that people know would be completely different changing the accomplishments in history. The background and experience Lewis and Clark already developed prior to the expedition would be very beneficial and help make the journey easier. The development of the mission played a key part in the expedition itself because if the development did not play out exactly how Jefferson planned, then the expedition may not have been as successful. A big part of history, the expedition was very significant and impacted American society in ways that no one will ever be able to understand. Although the expedition of Lewis and Clark would be a very long journey, the United States would not have developed into such a prosperous country without the two men who traveled across the terrain in rain and snow in order to improve the United States.

Imagine standing and staring at giant Mountains that were touching clouds, reaching for the sun.And thinking

The most dangerous situations can produce strong bonds of trust. The five contestants in the reality TV show Historical Survivor experience danger and go through death defying situations, causing them to develop a team that deeply trusts one another. It is this trust that leads them through their perilous journey. In Surviving Antarctica, Andrea White shows that danger leads to trust through Robert’s development, Polly’s faith, and Steve’s sacrifice.

For an exemplary leader, what is one of the highest compliments that you could ever receive? Sir Ernest Shackleton was a British explorer who–after failing to reach the Southern Pole first–wanted to be the first to ever accomplish a trans–Antarctic expedition. On October 27th, 1915 Shackleton’s boat–the Endurance–was crushed by the pressure of the melting Antarctic ice; leaving Shackleton and his crew stranded in the Antarctic. On August 30th, 1916 after a treacherous one and a half years of living in the Antarctic and surrounding islands, Shackleton and his crew were rescued following an unimaginable story of survival. The qualities of leadership Shackleton exhibited that resulted in the survival of him and his crew were, having certain

In the article ‘The Ultimate Arctic Expedition’, Anthony Doerr travels to the Artic and has a once in a lifetime experience. Throughout his travels in the Arctic, Doerr experiences everything from the slowly dissolving sheets of ice, to the rarely spotted narwhal that even scientists have a difficult time tracking. Upon arrival, Doerr realizes some distinct differences from the lives of those who live in this northern part of the world than what he is used to. Throughout the article we see Doerr begin to question why certain things seem alien to us and why some things are considered ‘norms’. The idea of differences varies from culture to culture.

Much like any other story, Alma, from Time of the Wolves developed a person vs self conflict. Alma is the type of person who demonstrates a caring personality, and will do what needs to be done. Alma doesn't enjoy Sarah's company, nor does she enjoy the weather, nevertheless, she went to take care of Sarah. Not only did Alma have to deal with displeasure of being around Sarah, between the wolves and the weather, she also had to deal with fear. Much like Alma, Shackleton from Shipwrecked at the bottom of the world had to deal with fear. Shackleton did a very good job at hiding his fear and keeping his men in order. The entire time Shackleton stayed confident, and had the I-will-not-give-up attitude, which demonstrates his leadership skills.

Ernest Shackleton, a man with heart, vision and a dream. He had all the skill for success; yet never achieve the fame and fortune he desired. Looking over his life, his character and his experiences give us an insight to who he really was. I will show that he had the skills necessary to be consider one of the great leaders of his time.

The topic of this leadership case study is Ernest Shackleton. This paper will identify the development of Shackleton's leadership skills, provide examples and reflections of his abilities, and relate how he played an essential role in one of history's greatest survival stories. This study of Shackleton's leadership is set loosely within the framework of the five practices of exemplary leadership set forth in The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner, and will focus on the benefits produced by his management of team morale and unity (13).

In contrast to the competency approach restricting “post-heroic” practices, Shackleton’s voyage demonstrates that situations test the regular understanding and perception of a leader and employee relationship. According to Michel (1962) rather than bureaucracy vanishing, comparisons are made with a ghost “lurking inside the democratic principles”. Thus demonstrating, post/prior-bureaucratic ideals are interpolated and further addressing the notion that post-heroic practices have “branched”.This notion is conveyed through Browning’s (2007) brief analysis of the “endurance” arguing that leaders, including Shackleton can alter their approaching methods to the needs of the employee’s in “periods of disaster”. These approaches are advocated through

The Shackleton–Rowett Expedition (1921–22) was Sir Ernest Shackleton's last Antarctic project, and the final episode in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. The venture, with vaguely defined geographic and scientific objectives, was financed by John Quiller Rowett, and is otherwise known as the Quest Expedition after its ship Quest, a converted Norwegian sealer. Shackleton had originally intended to go to the Arctic and explore the Beaufort Sea, but abandoned this plan when the Canadian government withheld financial support. Shortly after

Ernest Shackleton was an explorer and had his sights set on the great unknowns of the world, Antarctica being one of those unknowns. Butler’s (2001) film, Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure stated how Shackleton’s goal was to be the first explore to reach the Antarctic. Unfortunately, after two unsuccessful attempts he was beat by other explorers, failing to fulfil his dream. However, this failure identified the first leadership characteristic, which is perseverance. Leaders, like Shackleton, face adversity like everyone else, but effective leaders take the experience and knowledge and utilize it to continue on. Once his dreams were overtaken by others, he set new goals and continued on. His new goals of carrying out an expedition to be the first humans to cross the vast frozen landscape of the Antarctic is an excellent

In what context should the Endurance expedition be analyzed? As a scientific endeavor? An entrepreneurial venture? An exercise in imperial opportunity? By what criteria should the expedition be evaluated? Given your answer to the preceding question, was it a success or a failure?