'What is a leader?', something I've been asked countless times and though I may end up mustering a reasonable enough an answer, the true meaning of the five lettered word always remains vague. Something I couldn't quite put my finger on. I mean surely, surely a leader's got to be strong-willed, focused, demonstrative, intellectual, influential and all that. But is that all? Or does he have to be the unwavering ray of light that penetrates even the darkest of hearts by breaking through the thick veil of hopelessness and despair; a backbone, an example to his community of protégés?
Presented before me was another question, 'Was Mandela really such a great leader?'
One thing that flutters to mind, when I hear the name Mandela, is 'hardships'. Hardships that molded him into the hero we know. Fighting against racial discrimination, and for equality and peace, he left a permanent mark on many, when, even after over 27 years in prison, his goal remained intact, as he emerged a changed man with lesson of love and forgiveness."
Presented before me was another question, 'Was Mandela really such a great leader?'
One thing that flutters to mind, when I hear the name Mandela, is 'hardships'. Hardships that molded him into the hero we know. Fighting against racial discrimination, and for equality and peace, he left a permanent mark on many, when, even after over 27 years in prison, his goal remained intact, as he emerged a changed man with lesson of love and forgiveness."
-Muntaha Muzaffar. From her response to the fourth task. Read the full article here.