[Iron Munro]

If you are not familiar with the accomplishments and feats of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton it is worth your time to look him up. Particularly his exploits as Captain of the expedition ship “Endurance”.

He was a true leader, a real hero and a man of deep honor - the kind of man rarely seen today.
Especially in positions of leadership in western culture where Nancy Boys, punks and she-men are in vogue.

[thecodont]

The story of Shackleton’s leadership on the Endurance expedition is extraordinary. It is recommended reading for every adolescent (I’m sorry I only heard of it as an adult) and anyone who wants to learn about real leadership. Incredible but true story. Start with Alfred Lansing’s book

http://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Incredible-Alfred-Lansing/dp/078670621X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358631020&sr=8-1&keywords=alfred+lansing

then read Shackleton’s own account, South.

http://www.amazon.com/South-story-Shackletons-1914-1917-expedition/dp/1470190044/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358631057&sr=1-2&keywords=shackleton

[Cyber Liberty]

Shackleton put it all on the line. He personally led a suicidal rescue attempt, succeeded and brought all of his men home from the certain frozen death of a failed expedition. A true leader of men. IOW, a hero. I could only aspire to such.

[Cyber Liberty]

Oh, BTW, I am sure he took a lot of grief at the time for his mission’s failing. He got another chance, but he died of a heart attack, doing what he loved.