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Leadership through courage and humility from "summary" of Long Walk To Freedom by Nelson Mandela
Courage and humility were two qualities that I strove to embody as a leader. The former was necessary to stand up to the injustices of the apartheid regime, to face the brutality of imprisonment, and to keep fighting for what I believed in. Without courage, I would never have been able to endure the hardships that I faced or to inspire others to join me in the struggle for freedom. Humility, on the other hand, was essential to my ability to connect with people from all walks of life, to listen to their concerns and perspectives, and to work together towards a common goal. I understood that leadership was not about exerting power over others, but about serving them and empowering them to become agents of change in their own right. Courage and humility may seem like contradictory qualities, but I believe that they are in fact complementary. It takes courage to admit when you are wrong, to learn from your mistakes, and to grow as a leader. And it takes humility to acknowledge that you do not have all the answers, to seek out the wisdom of others, and to build a strong team around you. Throughout my life, I tried to lead by example, showing others that it was possible to be both strong and compassionate, to be both resolute and open-minded. I knew that true leadership was not about being the loudest voice in the room, but about being the one who listens the most intently, who speaks the most thoughtfully, and who acts with the greatest integrity. In the end, I believe that it was my ability to combine courage and humility that enabled me to lead the struggle against apartheid and to eventually bring about a peaceful transition to democracy in South Africa. I hope that my example can inspire others to embrace these qualities in their own leadership journeys, to stand up for what is right, and to always remember the humanity of those around them.
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