Trusting Your Instinct in Selection

Having an exciting vision and trusting one's instinct in the selection process can attract people who desire to be a part of something significant. Shackleton's unique, lightning-fast interviewing style, based on instant attraction or rejection, proved remarkably successful. Despite unconventional choices like hiring a meteorologist with few qualifications, Shackleton managed to assemble a highly competent crew of 27 men who excelled in challenging circumstances.