Nelson Mandela

by Joy
(Oklahoma City, OK, USA)

Look Up to Nelson Mandela For Leadership

Why is Nelson Mandela popular and beloved by people all over the world?

It is not only his contribution to South Africa but also his quality that makes him one of the greatest leaders. According to Francois Pienaar, the captain of the South African rugby team, Nelson Mandela always put others before himself. He was kind and just. He remembered what his staff liked. It was these small things and one deliberate act of kindness that made Nelson Mandela a great person. It was his devotion to freedom and equality that made him a great leader.

If you have seen the movie Invictus, you would have gotten a glimpse of what a great leader was like. Nelson Mandela asked how Francois led the team. They both agreed that being the role model was crucial. You lead by examples.

If you ask your staff to work hard yet you are not in the office to show them a good example, the staff may not be convinced. A successful leader also looks to the future. With this point of view, they create a vision for the future and show people the light of the future.

All these sound easier said than done. But one thing at a time, success will be near.