Vacation Resorts: Art and Travel in Mexico

Wind your Way West Through the City of Murals

Winding Your Way west through the city of Murals is one of the logos of our fair city of Whitehall The murals, bright and colorful works of art that depict actual historical events, have been recognized by the Montana Lewis & Clark Commission for their accuracy, quality and historic value. You can retrace their steps part of which took 'em right through here. We're a stone's throw from the trail head.

The Lewis & Clark expedition?s story begins with the vision of Thomas Jefferson. It was his desire to see beyond what was known about the North American continent by Western Europeans. He sought for more than a water passage to the Pacific. He sought to bring the West and the people of the West into the future of the new American republic.

Meriwether Lewis grew up in the shadow of Monticello. As a child he knew Thomas Jefferson. He also grew up with a fascination with the frontier west of his home outside Charlottesville. The frontier was close; outside is back door. It was full of wild animals and a rugged terrain yet to be subdued for human habitation. It was an alien world he longed to discover. As a young boy, he would venture into the woods, learning how to be in a hostile environment.

Researching the story of"Lewis & Clark, I have discovered four leadership lessons that are relevant to leaders, professionals and business people. The fact that the story is so well documented helps us to understand better what took place.

What I see here are four areas for leaders to develop that will make it possible to travel through the unknown territory of the time we are in. These questions of The Great Unknowns are about personal performance, the context for leading, the results or effects we wish to achieve, the path to those achievements, the people we join and encounter, and ultimately the persons we become as a result.

We have to place this into the context of change that leaders face everyday. We look at it from this perspective of leadership that is personal, organizational and in a ?geographical? context is constantly changing. Nothing stays the same. The landscape of leadership is constant shifting.

The four lessons of leadership in the Lewis & Clark story.

Vision for a Great Achievement Jefferson?s vision served to focus toward the future of the US of A. The West was more than a possible watercourse across the continent. More than a natural preserve of unknown plants, animals and geologic landscapes. More than a native, aboriginal peoples. For Jefferson, the West was the future of America.

Preparation for the Unknown hey prepared well. The lists of material they developed, and the questions they raised, and the time spent training their Corps for the expedition did much to insure a successful expedition.

Relationships for the Journey

Character for Surviving and Thriving in Danger, Difficulty and Disappointment They were very disciplined. They set high standards for the behavior and conduct of their troops, and it showed in times of difficulty when a rash or an emotional response would have stopped the expedition in its tracks.

From these accomplishments four clear lessons can be derived that are relevant to contemporary people.

1. In the words of the old Boy Scout motto, ?Be Prepared.? These men did not begin to prepare for this journey, a few short months before leaving. In many respects their whole lives had been a preparation for this venture. The last year merely filled in gaps of knowledge that provided the final abilities needed for success. The question for us in our time is what does it mean to be prepared. In light of Lewis & Clark, it means marshalling all that you have learned for the moment you need it.

2. Set high standards. The journey up the Missouri River was very difficult. The crossing of the Lemhi Pass brought disappointment, followed by hunger and more physical hardship. The winter at Fort Clatsop tested their patience. In each instance, the high standards set by Lewis & Clark for the Corps, and established as routine and culture during their time of training and the journey.

3. Blaze a trail of adventure and discovery. It is clear that what motivated these men was the adventure of going to a place few white men had ever been, and cataloging the flora, fauna, geology, weather and people whom they met. This same spirit of adventure can be experienced with modern leaders, if they see that what is before them is leading their organizations into uncharted territory.

4. Go with friends. The clearest impression that I have is that the expedition was a success because the friendship between Lewis and Clark made them a formidable team.

And for even more friendship wind your way over to the Fish Creek House Bed and Breakfast in Whitehall

GP has been an executive in the Hospitality Industry for 15 years. Also a graduate of the NY Restaurant school,and co owner of a catering company. A competitive long distance trail runner and dressage rider , we can be tracked down at our bed and breakfast Fish Creek House in Southwest Montana Blog http://fishcreekhouse.blogspot.com

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