A real gripping account of how raw and tough and challenging the Falklands War was for the SAS – with inadequate kit and yet determined soldiers and leaders they achieved amazing results. Very humbling and inspiring for me to read.
Here are the top 10 leadership tips for business leaders inspired by the book “Across an Angry Sea” by Cedric Delves:
- Build a strong team: Leaders should surround themselves with a team that is highly skilled and committed to the mission.
- Lead by example: Leaders should set an example of courage, determination, and professionalism, inspiring their team to perform at their best.
- Communicate clearly: Leaders should communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring that everyone on the team understands the mission and their role in achieving it.
- Adapt to changing circumstances: Leaders should be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, making decisions under pressure and adjusting their strategy as needed.
- Take calculated risks: Leaders should be willing to take calculated risks when necessary to achieve their objectives, while also mitigating potential risks.
- Encourage innovation: Leaders should encourage their team to think creatively and find new ways to solve problems.
- Build resilience: Leaders should help their team build resilience, both individually and as a group, to cope with the challenges they may face.
- Develop trust: Leaders should develop trust with their team, ensuring that everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
- Foster a culture of learning: Leaders should create an environment where learning and development are encouraged and supported, allowing their team to continually improve.
- Stay focused on the mission: Leaders should stay focused on the mission, keeping the team motivated and engaged, and ensuring that everyone is working towards a common goal.
In early summer 1982 – winter in the South Atlantic – Argentina’s military junta invades the Falklands. Within days, a Royal Navy Task Force is assembled and dispatched. This is the story of D Squadron, 22 SAS, commanded by Cedric Delves.
The relentless tempo of events defies belief. Raging seas, inhospitable glaciers, hurricane-force winds, helicopter crashes, raids behind enemy lines – the Squadron prevailed against them all, but the cost was high. Holding fast to their humanity, D Squadron’s fighters were there at the start and end of the Falklands War. Theirs was the first Union Jack raised over Government House in Stanley.
Across an Angry Sea is a chronicle of daring, skill and steadfastness among a tight-knit band of brothers; of learning fast, fighting hard and winning through.