Week Six: Chapter 9

As Ken said in his blog, it was also difficult for me to image the situation Shackleton faced. If he couldn't survive such a situation, all crews and he would be died. I couldn't relate such a difficult situation with my experience. 

However, if I think it from smaller point of view, I can relate message from Shacleton's stary with my own experience. I like the phrase written in the end of the Chapter 10:

"Clearly, leaders at 'The Edge' need to be comfortable with the discomfort of risk. Unnecessary risks should be avoided, but there are times for bold moves. Understand the risks you face and evaluate them carefully. Then balance risk and return, and have the courage to step up to those calculated risks that are worth taking."

True leader is the person who can identify the difference between risk shouldn't be taken and should be taken. In addition, once you decide to take the risk, you will take it until it is accomplished. 

However, there is no one who are perfect. It is the same with the great leader. They may sometimes make the mistakes to identify should-be-taken risk. If it happens, it is the role of the leader to take responsibility. Showing your attitude to your members. And it will connect to the "trust" from members. If you avoid taking responsibility, no one won't follow you. Identifying the "risks", accomplishing them, taking responsibility, these are elements should you have as a great leader.