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Subscribe to our e-newsletterLessons in leadership from Nelson Mandela21 Oct
Time ran an inspiring interview with Nelson Mandela, written by Richard Stengel, author of Mandela’s biography Long Walk to Freedom. You need to read the whole article to appreciate its context, but here’s a summary of his eight lessons in leadership.
- Courage is not the absence of fear — it’s inspiring others to move beyond it
- Lead from the front — but don’t leave your base behind
- Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front
- Know your enemy — and learn about his favorite sport
- Keep your friends close — and your rivals even closer
- Appearances matter — and remember to smile
- Nothing is black or white
- Quitting is leading too
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