Gordimer once edited Nelson Mandela's famous 1964 speech "I Am Prepared to Die," in which the future first President of South Africa (1994-1999) advocated for a democratic, non-racial South Africa before being sentenced to life imprisonment. The closing lines of that speech are, "I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal that I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." Do some brief research on Nelson Mandela, then discuss how his life and achievements provided an impactful example of authentic servant leadership, using specific examples.

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Nelson Mandelas life is a testament to authentic servant leadership characterized by his unwavering commitment to justice reconciliation and the bette... View the full answer