On Motivation
Robert Swan has shown through his walks to both Poles that individuals have the power to over come obstacles and achieve their goals, whatever these may be, through perseverance, determination and commitment. He raised significant funds for his South Pole expedition and again for his North Pole expedition.
On the Environment
Robert has witnessed the damage that man has caused to the most delicate of the world's environments first hand. "I've been there. I've walked under the hole in the South Pole's ozone layer and had the skin peel off my face. I've walked on Arctic Ice that was melting two and a half months before it should have because of the greenhouse effect. But my message is one of hope, not of doomsday."
On Management
A leader must make decisions, sometimes tough ones, and have the courage to stick to them. In the Arctic there is no desk to hide behind.
On Global Understanding
Robert Swan has convinced people and companies around the world to sponsor or join his expeditions. He has involved young people from all corners of the planet in his expeditions and also led the youth team to the Rio Earth Summit.
On Communication
We live in an age of advanced communication technology, yet many people still find little time to communicate effectively. In an hostile environment like the Arctic you need to explain your thoughts, feelings and actions, just to survive. Effective communications in business is equally vital.
On Teamwork
Great feats are rarely achieved by individuals in isolation: more often it is a team effort. A team which understands its strengths and weaknesses and pulls together to face the challenge will achieve the seemingly impossible.
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