Leadership Under Pressure

Shackleton, Wild, in the front on the left, and Endurance crew after abandoning ship.

Shackleton - leadership under pressure

Captain Frank Worsley, Journal Entry - November 7, 1915 shortly after abandoning Endurance

"Everyone is happy and contented and hopeful, if not confident, of the future. Speaking for myself while looking ahead and planning to meet all possible dangers I do not worry about those dangers, which will probably be very great but live comfortably and happy in the present, and can truly say that at present I am enjoying myself far more than I would in civilization. Someone has said, that man when warm and fed is happy. I quite agree and if you can add health and freedom from worry than his happiness is perfect. Responsibility is a heavy weight but Sir E. on whom practically the whole of it falls carries it splendidly. No man could carry it better under any conditions."