Mandella on Leadership

WOW.
I just read an incredible article called 'Mandela: His 8 Lessons of Leadership' that's packed with Leadership Wisdom and Rising Leaders would do well to study this article, then think deeply about it because it's packed with wisdom, not just leadership 'fluff' that is so easy to find these days.

Nelson Mandela is one of the most remarkable leaders of the past 50 years and one of the most 'Christ-Like' even though I'm not sure that he's a Christ-follower. Much in the tradition of Jesus and Mahatma Gandhi Nelson managed to stir up a movement without resorting to force or violence. It was sheer force of character on display -- authentic humanity in motion -- that created a groundswell of support that changed the course of history.

I'm adding Mandela's autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom to my 'I wanna read this' list. (or, I might just download it from Audible.com and listen to it while I'm driving)

Here are his 8 rules with no elaboration b/c you can go here to read the full text...

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. Learn from 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 leadting too

Richard Stengel did a great job on this article and I'll definitely be referencing it far into the future for my own leadership development and in developing Rising Leaders at Phos Hilaron Church, The Delphi Center and with Credit Union & Bank Leadership teams as well.

Enjoy....go here to read the article.

Lead Strong!
Play for the Long Game.
Play to WIN.

Jeff Fuson

Jeff Fuson serves as Point Leader for Phos Hilaron Church near Louisville Kentucky. Jeff's # 1 passion is being a husband and daddy. A close second is seeing people grow spiritually. As a Professional Speaker Jeff also serves as a Keynote Speaker & Trainer crafting & delivering high impact keynote addresses & training events for Entrepreneurs, Banks, Credit Unions, and small to medium sized non-profit & for profit enterprises. He's got one incredible wife and 3 awesome children.