Ernest Shackleton Character Analysis

Ernest Shackleton led his crew on the Endurance to attempt to be the first group of individuals to cross the Antarctic continent overland. One day away from land the crew became iced in and eventually the ship sank. Leaving the crew with limited supplies. Ernest being the leader made sure every man went home alive. His leadership skills were spectacular during the journey.
Ernest Shackleton was left with moral decision making in the days and months that passed between the sinking of the Endurance and the crew’s final rescue. We all know that a leader sets directions, asks what and why, has long-range vision, will have the eye on the horizon, inspires trust, focuses on the people. To me Shackleton shows all these traits leaving him to be a good leader. Ernest is a disturbance handler role because he deals with sudden crisis and events that cannot be avoided, including team conflict, team member’s dismissal or replacement, or other unforeseen circumstances.
To start off Ernest Shackleton made the decision to travel all the way across Antarctica from west to east. He knew it wouldn’t be easy but this being his dream he was determined. Of course being a leader you …show more content…
Shackleton's mantra of unity and show of humanity was infectious. While his men were suffering, they often rose to his example and showed tremendous compassion for each other. When First Officer Lionel Green street spilled his much-needed milk on the ice, one by one, the seven men who shared his tent silently poured some of their equally precious ration into his mug, refilling it.
In conclusion the book continues to show how much of a fascinating leader Ernest Shackleton was. He managed to remain positive and decisive and as I continue to read the book I’m sure he will be the same the entire