IN MADIBA’S OWN WORDS

HE IS A legend, a father and icon of this and many generations to come. I have compiled from various books and authors, 100 quotes and snippets to help live what we’ve learnt from Nelson Mandela in life and leadership in celebration of his 100-year anniversary.

Anything worth having is worth fighting for.

Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. Remain true to your principles. All people are equal and therefore deserving of basic respect and dignity.

Forgiveness makes us stronger and happier people overall.

Embrace diversity in all spheres of society, including the workplace.

Leaders must take accountability for their actions in both the private and public sectors.

Have the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and environments.

While it is difficult to change society, it is even more difficult to change yourself, which is vital to become better at what you do.

Learn and grow as an individual in times of conflict and tough experiences.

It takes people of integrity to build ethical organisational cultures and ultimately create an ethical society.

Life is about building good relationships at the individual and collective level.

You pass through this world once and opportunities you miss will never be available to you again.

Show your leadership during moments of suffering and opportunity.

The human soul and human body have an infinite capacity of adaptation and it is amazing just how hardened one can come to be. Prove them wrong. Use your time wisely. If wealth is a magnet, then poverty is a kind of repellent. Yet poverty often brings out the true generosity in others. Be humble. Have heroes. Take a stand. Manage your emotions. Speak with conviction. Leadership is as much about delivering

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