Chapter2

Set a personal example with visible, memorable symbols and behaviors.



The keys are "Right words" and "Tone" at the first section, "Give the Right Speech".
Shackleton had known how to give a speech to cheer the crews who were in a disappointing mood.

He said that I had no doubt that, provided they continue to work their utmost and to trust me, we will all reach safety in the end. (p31 l13-l15)
What he said to them was simple, but he chose the right tone, calm, confident, and reassuring.

I sometimes become nervous to talk in front of many people.
Therefore, I would like to lean the speech skill from him.



Furthermore, I thought that "Sacrifice" is important to inspire success in the section of "Use Vivid Symbols" and "Be Vivid Symbols".

We must jettison anything that will not directly enable us to accomplish our goal. (p34 l31-32)
This sentence made the biggest impression for me.
At the edge, we have to focus on the real desire, which will be the goal to success.
We should forget about any other greed.

In the case of Shackleton, he threw away his gold watch, gold cigarette case, and several golden sovereigns before anyone else.

"Self-sacrifice" (p36 l28) is really difficult for all.
By doing so, however, everyone will understand that you are a leader.