Imagine being trapped on a melting ice floe with limited food supplies, no chance of being rescued, and 27 people expecting you to lead them through a horrific ordeal. Where would you start?
When Shackleton's crew abandoned ship, the Boss began using his diary to make positive affirmation about his team and their situation.
Day after day, he wrote that the group was all doing well and he particularly noted the contributions made by the most difficult personalities - Hurley, Orde-Lees, and the grumpy carpenter, McNeish.
Through constantly reminding himself of their positive contributions, he avoided getting bogged down in their shortcomings.
By focusing on what each person could contribute to the situation, he maintained a good relationship with each crew member.
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