Over the years since its discovery in the mid-19th century, Mount Everest has become a universal symbol of the Ultimate Goal, a supreme example of humankind’s striving to reach the top.
In a very real sense, we all have Everest’s to climb. They may not necessarily be mountains of rock and ice, but in striving to reach them, their importance can make them Everest’s in their own right.
In the summer of 1982, 21 Canadian mountaineers set off for the Nepal Himalayas to attempt the highest mountain in the world. The expedition had taken 5 years to plan, $3,000,000 to fund and 27 tons of equipment to outfit. Despite numerous setbacks and difficulties, on October 5th at 9:30 am, Laurie Skreslet received the distinction of becoming the first Canadian to ever climb to its summit.
In this uplifting presentation, Laurie covers the mental techniques involved in preparing for any ambitious goal, the ways in which leadership adapted to the shifting challenges in this venture, the need to personally do so in your role as a team player and how to maintain focus throughout any challenge.
Speaker: Laurie Skreslet
