Shackleton way

Shackleton believed in the importance of comforts in maintaining morale. Shackleton insisted on healthy diet, exercise, and reasonably safety measures. The play soccer and hockey, raced the dogs, and took long walks. Orde-Lees rode his cherish bicycle and one venture went too far and got lost, after that Shackelton forbad his to ride the bicycle. In order to prevent men from getting lost in the dark, Shackleton order ice mounts be placed around the ship. Frank Hurley place lights 20 feet talk near the ship to light the floes. Shackleton matched personality types with work assignments. This knowledge became especially help when assignments were given to route crew to specific lifeboats in the crossing to Elephant Island. Each team functioned because of the talents and strengths of its crew members. Shackleton brought these talents together in an effective manner. Shackelton wanted to place each man in a long term job that he enjoyed. Shackleton viewed each member of the crew as a human being and form personal relationships with them and because of this relationship he knew how to ask questions, get encouragement, and provide reminders and insights. Shackleton liked to chat with his men in the early morning hours when there was a particularly relaxed atmosphere. Shackleton was tolerant of people quirks and foibles. Shackleton showed remarkable kindness to his men and never expected his men to do more than they were capable. Shackleton encouraged crew members to focus on their strengths and not to overdo their expectations. Shackleton occasionally pampered his men in reducing high-stress situations.