Profiles In Leadership - Taking The Right Steps

• Eroded Trust : A lack of integrity or accountability weakens relationships and organizational culture. • Unprepared Successors : Neglecting leadership development leaves a vacuum, making transitions chaotic and unstable. A legacy built on shortcuts is fragile and fleeting. True legacy requires depth, authenticity, and a long-term perspective.

Stories of Leadership Legacy

Case Study 1: Nelson Mandela – A Legacy of Unity & Reconciliation

(19) Centre, U. W. H. (n.d.). Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy sites . UNESCO World Heritage Centre. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1676/ Nelson Mandela's leadership legacy is strongly based on bringing people together and promoting forgiveness and determination in the face of challenges. After 27 years of being held captive during South Africa’s apartheid era, Mandela rose as a symbol of strength and ethical influence. In 1994, he took on the role of South Africa’s president, leading the country during its significant shift from apartheid to democratic rule. Mandela's leadership was characterized by his dedication to reconciliation rather than retaliation, pursuing justice for years of systemic oppression in South

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