SELF-LEADERSHIP IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY: CASE OF WINSTON CHURCHILL AND NELSON MANDELA
Abstract
Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this in-depth analysis is to gain a better understanding of the complex relationships between leadership, personal qualities, and the implementation of self-leadership components.
Research Methodology: This study examines the lives of Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela, focusing on their leadership styles and exploring the extent to which they exercised or did not practice self-leadership and its various components, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, emotional intelligence, moral behavior, and integrity. Additionally, the research investigates the personal characteristics of the two leaders and the potential impact such characteristics may have on various aspects of their leadership.
Findings of the Study: The study found that both Churchill's and Mandela's leadership had significant value and impact. They influenced the past and left legacies that will last for generations. By analyzing their use of self-leadership components and recognizing the impact of their personal characteristics, valuable insights into the intricate workings of leadership can be discovered.
Conclusion: The study of these outstanding leaders provides vital lessons and a source of inspiration for our everyday lives and when facing adversity. Their long legacies serve as reminders of the transformative power of self-leadership and the ability for enormous change despite the presence of hardship in the world.
Keywords: Self-Leadership, Face of Adversity, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela
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