A note from the author

Firstly, a big thank you for buying this book. I really hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it and reliving one of the most incredible times of my life.

I spent an amazing 16 months with 17 wonderful people. We had our ups and downs and highs and lows, but each one of my Antarctic expeditioners is special to me and unique in their own way. Living in such close proximity for so long meant we got to know each other intimately. We saw each other at our best and at our worst.

Now, our worst is something that usually goes unseen, because in normal environments we're just not put under so much pressure that we reveal it. So to protect the privacy and reputation of my fellow expeditioners I have been a little creative with names and genders in some of the stories. I hope, reader, you don't mind too much. But if you put yourself in their shoes, it would be unfair to be written about in a way that doesn't reflect who you are in a normal environment or under normal circumstances.

We took so many photographs down there! I wanted to include them all, but to keep the size and cost of the book manageable I've introduced just a few in the book. But don't despair! Visit my website, www.leadingontheedge.com, where I have uploaded lots more photographs depicting what was going on at each stage of the story. You'll also find a short epilogue, just in case you were wondering what happened in my life after I got back.

Lastly, I'd love to hear about your own leadership journey and your reflections on the book. So please make a comment on the website. I'll endeavour to respond to each one.

Enjoy the book and remember, it's always better to regret the things you did, than regret the things you didn't do.

Regards,

Rachael