Shackleton's Endurance Expedition

During the journey through the blistering through the Antarctic for a mission that has never been achieved. The expedition was the first attempt from any individual to try and cross the Antarctic. Despite the historic journey the horrific weather conditions is what stood in front of Shackleton and his men. Shackleton had an amazing way of having a vision, inspiring others to believe in his vison, encouraging others to act when things were bad, his ability to challenge the process of the circumstances that weren’t favorable, and his ability to model the way is with his transformational leadership. Although there is things that Shackleton lacked in during the Endurance Expedition, his ability to withstand the hardships while uncovering his brilliant leadership abilities was the most significant thing to do as a transformational leader.
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This allowed him to not only get his all his men home safe but made them a part of history with this trip. Shackleton had no weaknesses in my opinion throughout this journey because each situation that he went through showed his strength. For instance Roald Amundsen traveled to the South Pole before Shackleton had accomplished his mission but is not remembered in the way Shackleton is; this also provides an understanding that even though Shackleton had failed his mission, the triumphs he overcame and leadership abilities he showcased were significant. On another hand his treatment of his men and the leadership abilities he displayed were very unique due to the circumstance. Being hit with life and death situations helped him in figuring out ways to get ideas to be successful. Overall the journey didn’t make Shackleton, Shackleton made the