David Breashears

David Breashears knows how to manage Everest-size challenges. A world-class filmmaker, adventurer, and mountaineer, he and his team were the first to film with an IMAX camera at the top of the world. The first American to scale Everest twice, he was a veteran of nine Himalayan filmmaking expeditions when he agreed to lead what became his most challenging filmmaking experience, Everest: Mountain Without Mercy.

In a gripping firsthand account that includes breathtaking and rarely seen images from his IMAX Everest expedition, Breashears dramatically recounts the vision, courage, and passion that led his team to reach the summit. He speaks eloquently about the challenges they faced while tracking and filming the tragedy that led to the deadliest day in the history of Everest.

Breashears knows how to topple the impossible. He believes that to lead successfully in today’s turbulent business environment, a leader needs to begin with a conviction and a belief in his or her mission. The principles that follow, such as taking responsibility, providing careful, thoughtful planning, and keeping your team focused while embracing big ideas, give leaders a step up towards reaching their ultimate goal. Breashears asserts that by also understanding the power of humility and restraint, and knowing when to change course, you can survive and succeed in any environment.