by David Hirzel | Sep 13, 2017 | Book, Uncategorized
The concept of “leadership” has a lot of currency these days, addressed in academic disciplines and institutes, and in countless corporate trainings and seminars. Regardless of the enterprise, there has to be some place in any management hierarchy that is...
by David Hirzel | Sep 3, 2017 | Book, Uncategorized
“Spectacular achievements come from unspectacular preparation.”[i] The leaders of the most successful Antarctic expeditions knew this well. So do the most successful of entrepreneurs in any field. The most compelling parts of any expedition story always seem to...
by David Hirzel | Aug 19, 2017 | Book, Uncategorized
Like it or not, “luck” can have a lot to do with the outcomes of our efforts. Apparently random sequences of events beyond our control can determine the success of our endeavors, for good or ill. The most carefully planned and industriously executed plans can come to...
by David Hirzel | Jul 31, 2017 | Book, Uncategorized
It’s never too late to have another try. Life, business, and polar discovery can all be described as an ongoing chain of decisions, each devolving from the results of those that have gone before. Sometimes an unanticipated upset overtakes and dooms even the best-laid...
by David Hirzel | Jun 18, 2017 | Book, Uncategorized
We were delighted to find ourselves and our book the subject of an hour-long online radio interview this week with the talented radio host Bonnie D.Graham, whose knack for probing questions and guided conversation can bring unexpected results. Brad and I each know our...
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