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Introduction : the era of the ear -- The power of voice : finding your personal sound track ; Shackleton modulations : Optimism ;integrity ; idealism ; endurance -- Lend an ear : hear a vision, see the sound ; Shackleton modulations : In tune ; the magic of music -- I hear you : hire good vibrations and tune your team ; Shackleton modulations : Reading souls ; taking risks ; blessings ; building a team -- Surround sound : a song for everyone to sing ; Shackleton modulations : A bold mission ; survival -- What big ears you have! : Sound checks and sounding-boards ; Shackleton modulations : The texts ; the people ; clear communication ; learning from the past -- All ears : Wait for the resonant state and listen to your inner voice ; Shackleton modulations : Keeping sharp ; supreme intuition ; waiting for the resonant state ; a fourth presence -- In one ear, out the other : monitor the background noise and unleash creativity ; Shackleton modulations : Ready for the future ; sorting through the noise -- Modulate : preparedness over planning ; Shackleton modulations : Improvisation ; love for his crew.