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10 Life Lessons From The Unsinkable TitanicPresentation Transcript
10 Life Lessons The Unsinkable Titanic
“We have struck iceberg. . .sinking fast. . .come to our assistance.” Those words pierced the airwaves on a cold evening in 1912. Before they tapped the last bit of Morse Code, they became the epitaph for the lives of the 1513 people lost that night on the Titanic,because they could not get into the lifeboats. Of those who were able to get into the lifeboats, 700 were rescued, all of them by the Carpathia. The ship was doomed and slowly sliding into its watery grave.
Those of us who have studied the Titanic or at least saw the movie may know. It wasn’t the iceberg that caused the disaster, but something else. Clear in my mind is the real reason that mighty ship went down -- leadership had failed. The Titanic rests on the bottom of the ocean, but we can resurrect the truth. The lessons we learn can have a positive impact on our ability to lead others.
Lesson 1 : Leadership is Always Responsible Leadership is more than a figurehead. This was Captain E.J. Smith’s retirement trip. He was headed for the easy life. All he had to do was get to New York. No one is sure why he ignored seven iceberg warnings from his crew and other ships. Responsibility can’t be delegated. Leadership is responsible for everything the organization does or fails to do.
Lesson 2 : Technology Is Not a Substitute for True Leadership The danger is not that computers will replace us. The real danger is when we start acting like computers. When technology fails, leadership must prevail. Captain E.J. Smith said “I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to flounder. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that.” If you don’t have good leadership, the best technology will not save you from a disaster.
Lesson 3 : Watch for the Calm before the Storm The quiet seas and a moonless sky made it hard to spot icebergs, making it deceiving that things were ok. There were attempts to warn the Titanic from another ship (the Californian’s Cyril Evans). But those messages were dismissed because Phillips (one of two Titanic wireless operators) was busy sending commercial messages.
Lesson 4 : Biggest Is Not Always the Best The larger an organization becomes, the greater its inflexibility. It can become more difficult and cumbersome to steer, to adapt and to change courses. It becomes a bureaucracy where rules, regulations, policies, procedures and “I need permission to make a decision” becomes the norm. Once they saw the iceberg, it took too long for the ship to react and steer away.
Lesson 5 : Leadership Looks Below the Surface The ocean was as smooth as glass, deceptively dangerous. The biggest part of the iceberg lay below ...unseen. Those who know what’s wrong with your “ship” are those who are below, those who work on the front-line. Furthermore, they usually have the best ideas and remedies to your problems. Start looking toward those on the front-line for ideas and solutions. Do it before you hit the icebergs.
Lesson 6 : Leadership Looks Beyond the Horizon The lifespan of a business is getting shorter. Only the most innovative will survive. Success often gets an organization in trouble. A good “Captain” is on the lookout for changing trends, changing needs, storms and icebergs. Be out there and keep a steadfast lookout for the next change coming your way.
Lesson 7 : In A Disaster Everyone Is Equal A good organization builds trust and a sense of equality among all the people who work there. Ranking people limits potential. Clear the lines of communication and make everyone feel they are rowing in the same direction for the same purpose. In a disaster everyone is equal.
Lesson 8 : Life Is Not Guaranteed The Titanic struck the iceberg shortly before midnight. Some passengers were asleep, but many were still partying. The band was playing. People were dancing, eating, enjoying life. They were confident life would go on, because the ship was "unsinkable." Like the people on the Titanic, your life may end at any moment. Life is not guaranteed.Are you ready for life to end?
Lesson 9 : In Death All Are Equal In this life wealthy people may have some advantages, but in death, all are equal. Besides rich people, the Titanic included many poor people in third class. People who paid $80,000 for a suite died alongside people who paid the equivalent of $700. John Jacob Astor and other wealthy men were turned away from the lifeboats, because the rule was "women and children first.”
Lesson 10 : The Danger of Neglected Warnings The crew of the Titanic received many warnings about the danger they faced, but those warnings went unheeded. Are you, like the owners of the Titanic, refusing to heed the warnings, because you are not willing to pay the price. Are you like the crew of the Titanic, ignoring the warnings, plunging on full speed ahead, refusing to turn? If so, you will suffer a fate worse than she did!
Titanic was, by all measures, a disaster whose history we cannot change. We can, however, honor those who perished in the cold, briny waters of the North Atlantic by learning the many lessons Titanic offers. It may never be from death that we save those we lead, but saving from financial or emotional loss is nonetheless important.
“You don't know what will happen tomorrow. Life is like a vapor that appears for a little time, then vanishes away.” - James 4:13,14 Thank You Very Much Sompong Yusoontorn
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