LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE SHACKELTON EXPEDITION

1. What activity did the stranded sailors engage in while trapped on the ice floe?

• Hunting

• Soccer

• Swimming

• Fishing

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1. Who was the first to reach the South Pole?

• Ernest Shackleton

•  Roald Amundsen

• 1. Robert Falcon Scott

• David Foster Wallace

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1. The race to the South Pole is often analyzed by leadership experts to compare:

• 1. A) Efficiency versus dedication

• 1. B) Courage versus fear

• 1. C) Physical strength versus intelligence

• 1. D) Innovation versus conformity
     
     

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1. How did Shackleton’s expedition differ from that of Amundsen and Scott?

• 1. A) Shackleton reached the South Pole first

• 1. B) Shackleton’s focus was on survival, not exploration

• 1. C) Shackleton prioritized scientific research

• 1. D) Shackleton’s expedition was successful without any challenges
     
     

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1. What quality did novelist David Foster Wallace believe real leaders possess?

• 1. A) Fearlessness in the face of danger

• 1. B) The ability to inspire people to exceed their limitations

• 1. C) An obsession with scientific knowledge

• 1. D) Rigidity in decision-making
     
     

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6. Why did Shackleton decide to continue south despite warnings?

• 6. A) He wanted to find more supplies.

• • B) He thought it would be a faster route.

• • C) He wanted to reach the South Pole quickly.

• D) He was impatient and ignored the advice.
  

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What trapped Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance?

• • A) Harsh winds

• • B) An iceberg

• • C) Thick pack ice

• D) Strong ocean currents
  

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What concern did Shackleton have about his crew while they were trapped?

• • A) Their lack of knowledge about the Antarctic

• • B) The potential for idleness and dissent

• • C) Their health and physical strength

• D) A shortage of food and supplies
  

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What did Shackleton insist his men do every night to maintain morale?

• • A) Exercise on the ice floe

• • B) Socialize after dinner

• • C) Clean the ship’s deck

• D) Plan their return route
  

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How did Shackleton prevent pessimism and low morale among his crew?

• • A) By providing constant entertainment

• • B) Through routines, social gatherings, and interaction

• • C) By isolating troubled crew members

• D) By making frequent promises of rescue
  

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