South Africa: Nelson Mandela's Leadership - His 'Obstinacy and Stubbornness' - Part 2

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An unusual, apparently contradictory set of personality traits combined to make Nelson Mandela the leader that he became. One of these was notorious stubbornness, which nevertheless combined with a willingness to change, where change became necessary. Meaning not only unwillingness to change, stubbornness can also suggest steadfastness. Obstinacy, in this sense, was also why his commitment to freedom never wavered.

This article first appeared on Creamer Media's website: polity.org.za

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