Lead Yourself to Success

3Communication Under Duress

Good planning is important. I've also regarded a sense of humour as one of the most important things on a big expedition. When you're in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you're depressed about the chances of success, someone who can make you laugh eases the tension.

Edmund Hillary

 

Communication is the lifeblood of any team – it is the heartbeat that keeps everything and everyone flowing.

Without open and honest communication, teams can quickly stop working together. In extreme environments, where there is nowhere for team members to hide or withdraw to if they feel under pressure, there is a danger that a self‐survival instinct will take over. This occurs when somebody withdraws mentally and can ...