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Flight 571: Survival in the Andes with Blair Braverman

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Oct 31, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Rugby Team's Flight Turns Catastrophic

  • A Uruguayan alumni rugby team chartered a military plane and partied in Argentina before flying into dangerous Andes conditions.
  • The inexperienced co-pilot crashed into the mountains, ripping off wings and killing several passengers instantly.
INSIGHT

Leadership Preserves Morale

  • Marcelo Perez immediately organized survivors, assigning tasks and rationing scarce supplies to preserve morale.
  • Structured leadership and tasks kept people focused and prevented despair during the first critical days.
ADVICE

Assign Roles And Keep People Busy

  • Assign clear roles and keep people busy with essential tasks to maintain order and morale in crises.
  • Rotate responsibilities and model hard work to prevent leadership burnout and keep the group cohesive.
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