Biography Of Nelson Mandela And Former President Of South...

NELSON MANDELA: Former President of South Africa new title? a leader towards freedom Kelly McIntyre Keegan Twomey Amanda Federico MGT 713.02 April 20, 2015 Introduction Biography (Q’s 1-3) Background Influences (4-5) Power influence over others (6-7) Our evaluation of him (8-10) Conclusion The definition of a leader can vary, but the simplest definition is someone who has followers. More specifically, â€Å"leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.† Leaders take on great responsibility, they are open-minded, organized, and take initiative. Nelson Mandela embodied numerous characteristics of an effective leader. He is known as a global icon, and his leadership belongs to the world. Nelson Mandela was one of the most influential political leaders. Mandela has an impressive background which has shaped his leadership philosophy. 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