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“Be bold in vision and careful in planning. Dare to try something new, but be meticulous enough in your proposal to give your ideas a good chance of succeeding”
― Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer
― Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer
“He looked for optimism and cheerfulness in the people he hired.”
― Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer
― Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer
“Men wanted for Hazardous Journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.”
― Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer
― Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer
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