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Mandela’s Way
Lessons on Life
This book is about the inspiring personality traits of Nelson Mandela. It shows us how to develop a similar strength of character, so that, no matter what obstacles life throws in our path, we can overcome the challenges, forgive our oppressors, understand the complexity of human nature, fight for our core principles and thereby succeed in changing society for the better.
- Anyone in a leadership position who wishes to learn about great leadership
- Anyone who wishes to learn how to face the trials of life
- Anyone who wants to know how Nelson Mandela became one of the most inspirational figures of the twentieth century
Richard Stengel is the co-author of Mandela’s bestselling autobiography – Long Walk to Freedom – and was a close friend to him. For three years he spent almost every day with Mandela, sharing some of his most intimate and challenging moments.
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Mandela’s Way
Lessons on Life
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This book is about the inspiring personality traits of Nelson Mandela. It shows us how to develop a similar strength of character, so that, no matter what obstacles life throws in our path, we can overcome the challenges, forgive our oppressors, understand the complexity of human nature, fight for our core principles and thereby succeed in changing society for the better.
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Courage is not fearlessness. Courage is learning to cope with fear.
At certain times, we all wish we had been born “naturally” courageous. But none of us is born without fear. The same was true for Nelson Mandela; he learned at an early age that he was not born fearless – fear was something he would have to learn to deal with.
Dealing with our fears – being courageous – is a choice and it was at age 16 that Mandela first made this choice.
He was 16 when he participated in a traditional Xhosa initiation ceremony – lining up with other boys to be circumcised by a frightening man wielding a large blade. Each boy bravely shouted, “I am a man,” immediately after being “chopped,” but when it was Mandela’s turn, the agony forced him to hesitate for some moments before he could shout out those symbolic words.
This humiliating experience convinced him that he was not born with courage, but he pledged to himself that he would never again falter – he would learn to conquer his fears.
Conquering fear means looking strong, even when you are afraid. Pretending to be brave is bravery. Mandela showed this time and time again. He became a great leader simply by always appearing courageous.
A great example of this was a flight in a small plane across South Africa when an engine failure forced an emergency landing. The bodyguard who’d accompanied him during the flight afterwards described with amazement how calm Mandela had been while their lives were endangered. He simply read the newspaper. Mandela himself, however, later confessed in private that he’d been truly terrified but refused to show it!
Because courage is a choice, everyone can be courageous. It doesn’t mean risking your life. It means learning to cope with your anxieties and fears every day. Mandela’s ability to hide his fear was calming and comforting to many of his companions and followers; it is an inspiring leadership trait that we can all develop.
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- Courage is not fearlessness. Courage is learning to cope with fear.
- When faced with difficult circumstances, learn to think and act in a calm, measured way.
- No matter what, stick to your core principles – everything else can be negotiated.
- Nothing in life is black and white – accept life’s contradictions.
- Lead from the front: take the initiative, take risks and make sure you’re seen to be leading.
- Great leaders don’t just lead from the front; they also guide from the back.
- Appearances matter: leadership is about looking the part.
- Because life is a long game, always take a long-term perspective.
- Always seeing the good in others is not naive; it is the best way to bring out their good side.
- Life brings you into many confrontations, so get to know your opponents well.
- Keep a close eye on your “friendly rivals” – you never know whether they’re with you or against you.
- Saying no can be very difficult, but if it has to be done, say it clearly and firmly.
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