I recently watched the movie Invictus about how Nelson Mandela used rugby as one way to pull South Africans together, regardless of ethnic identity or political persuasion. The movie inspired me to believe for the impossible, especially when there seems to be so much vitriolic division in my own country.
I love these 8 lessons from Nelson Mandela on Leadership. The whole article can be found in Time Magazine here.
1. Courage is not the absence of fear - it's inspiring others to move beyond it.
2. Lead from the front - but don't leave your base behind.
3. Lead from the back - and let others believe they are in front.
4. Know your enemy - and learn about his favorite sport.
5. Keep your friends close - and your rivals even closer.
6. Appearances matter - and remember to smile.
7. Nothing is black or white.
8. Quitting is leading too.
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I recently watched the movie Invictus about how Nelson Mandela used rugby as one way to pull South Africans together, regardless of ethnic identity or political persuasion. The movie inspired me to believe for the impossible, especially when there seems to be so much vitriolic division in my own country.
I love these 8 lessons from Nelson Mandela on Leadership. The whole article can be found in Time Magazine here.
1. Courage is not the absence of fear - it's inspiring others to move beyond it.
2. Lead from the front - but don't leave your base behind.
3. Lead from the back - and let others believe they are in front.
4. Know your enemy - and learn about his favorite sport.
5. Keep your friends close - and your rivals even closer.
