Nelson Mandela lived in a period when South Africa was ruled by whites intent on repressing and subjecting the black majority to all forms of discrimination. He spent many years advocating equality and was subsequently imprisoned for almost 30 years. After a series of secret negotiations that led to his release, Mandela was elected into a multi-racial democracy but faced difficulties as the racial violence continued. The rising violence eventually led to a death of a prominent African National Congress leader. Mandela managed to prevent a series of retaliations and earned the respect of non-blacks South Africans. He was eventually elected president, in the first time where all races voted democratically.
Mandela found success because he was able to make people want him to win, engage their emotions and involve them in his endeavors and make it their own. The below leadership traits and behaviors contributed to his success:
Passion This refers to the leaders' desire for......
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