Good day fellow readers! Welcome back to my class blog especially mine...For this round of leadership insight, I would like to narrate on Nelson Mandela, on of the well-known leaders around the world with specific to his fight against apartheid. You may have notice that being from a freelance blogger on my experience sailing around the seven seas, why have I been blabbering about leaders all of a sudden? Well that's a good question...First and foremost, it's part of my class assignment and secondly, to be honest even I'm learning from the insight that I'm sharing regarding their background as well as leadership qualities. If u guys (who knows) aspire to become a good leader as well as getting to know of the aforementioned leaders of the past, I hope that my blog would be of great help...
To start with, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalized racism and fostering racial reconciliation.
Becoming a great leader is not about making public
appearances and memorizing speeches. It is about leaving a mark on the world by
displaying important qualities and giving followers a better path in life.
Likewise, Mandela’s qualities and life achievements have indeed changed the
heart of many not only in his country, but also around the world. With his
presence, a new and better world was created.
Mandela’s Qualities As a Leader
As previously mentioned, Mandela realized his dream
for his people with his remarkable leadership style. So, how he did it? Here
are two of his distinguished qualities:
i) He embraces the ethical.
As the first black president of South Africa,
Mandela showed strong ethical values when leading his people by constantly
guiding them to keep the center of attention before they cat and to avoid all
violence. While fighting against apartheid, he established a utilitarianism
leadership style by soldiering ahead, as he had the morals and values to
continue fighting. He was then described as a freedom fighter and hero due to
his perseverance until he became the head of the country. His traits of
responsibility and morality towards his followers were embraced through his
honesty.
ii) He has highly effective communication skills.
When facing arguments, challenges and defenses,
Mandela anticipated his opponents to effectually communicate his responses
based upon the issues brought forth. Communication was vital to his leadership
success, allowing him to coordinate with his followers effectively by
explaining to them the plan to fight for a better nation.
Leadership Style
Mandela embraces the following set of
characteristics when it comes to his leadership style.
i) Charismatic
During the 20th century, Mandela became a most
influential figure who led the fight against the apartheid in South Africa. As
the first black president of the country, his enthusiastic motive succeeded in
attaining freedom by being charismatic. This practice was alleged to be very
captivating and successful, where he held strong emotional reactions towards
his followers, which built trust between him and his African National Congress
(ANC) followers during his incarceration of many years. In fact, this gave them
a strong belief to continue their fight and pledge willing obedience to him.
ii) Transformational
As an influential leader, Mandela was able to lead
his country to nearly-liberated from prejudice. As a significant leader, he
elevated his followers’ consciousness by appealing to their higher values and
ideals, even encouraging many to educate themselves, as it would be the key to
success. In 1952, Mandela opened the first African legal practice together with
his partner, Oliver Tambo, where he was the volunteer-in-chief of the campaign,
traveling across the country to raise people’s awareness and organize
confrontation to prejudiced regulation. Also, he succeeded in promoting the
Freedom Charter that was also adopted by the ANC.
iii) Inspirational.
While Mandela was the leader of the Congress, he
inspired his people by helping them understand the values and importance of his
visions. He encouraged them to develop their own understanding of what is
important for the country, like the fight for equality by eliminating racial
discrimination. This inspiring leadership has contributed to helping the
country with overcoming the apartheid and developing it into a stable modern
democracy. In his speeches while traveling every part of the country, he
inspired and convinced people, adding that he could do something to overcome
the apartheid confidently. At the same time, he also warned the people not to
be overwhelmed by the ruling class and not to strike back, physically or
verbally, no matter the hassle was.
All said and done, I guess it would suffice for this time as there have been a lot of leadership styles and qualities Nelson Mandela possess if I keep on writing. Hope that u guys have gained one or two on what I have written especially the special traits of Nelson Mandela's leadership style. Till next time, stay tune for more insight...
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