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The legacy of Nelson Mandela
The legacy of Nelson Mandela lives on in the hearts of global communities, who find inspiration and hope in his way of life and way of leading the country.
We can reflect on some of the things he taught us about leadership and change.
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Forgiveness is key to moving forward
When Mandela was released from prison, former president Bill Clinton of the United States observed the anger and hatred on Mandela's face as he walked from his cellblock to the front of the prison. Then in a moment, Mandela's rage seemed to vanish.
Madiba t...
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End right vs being right
In marriage, social justice or business, you can focus your energy on being right or ending right. Being right is often about our ego and focuses on the past. Ending right is about the future and what you want to achieve.
Nelson Mandela vehemently fought fo...
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Passion produces perseverance
When you engage in a noble cause, you become energised and passionate. That passion fuels perseverance.
Opposed to the policies of his country's white minority government, Madiba was instrumental in the action against apartheid in South Africa that caused him to be imprison...
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A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don’t have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial and uninformed.
NELSON MANDELA
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Expect change to be messy
Innovation and change is rarely a neat path. Pushing for change often leads to sacrifice and difficulty. But just because it is difficult does not mean that what you are working on is not right.
Mandela was a partner in the only black-run law firm in South Africa. The comp...
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Change begins from the inside-out
Madiba learned through his years in imprisonment to look in the mirror and create within himself that which he most wanted for South Africa: peace, reconciliation, equality, harmony and freedom.
Self-awareness is a good leadership skill. Madiba understood that leading his nation int...
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The lesson learned from Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela taught us what is maybe one of the most valuable management lessons: one does not need to use authority in order to lead effectively. Instead, getting to know your people and finding out what their motivations are can prove way more efficient in the long run.
The Mandela Effect
The phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect is characterized by the formation of false collective memories where many people share the same mistaken memory.
- The name is due to the false memory some people have about Nelson Mandela, the South African leader. They b...
Humble Sacrifice
Nelson Mandela was a visionary leader who believed that forgiveness was more important than revenge. As the first South African president elected in fully democratic elections, he saw his country move past an era of apartheid after serving almost 30 years in prison.
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