Nelson Mandela, was considered a visionary leader. He was born into a royal family, but his birthright became tarnished and his circumstances became more humble as his father lost his position in the South African government for standing up to his superiors for their “unreasonable demands.” This forced Mandela’s family to relocate to a poor village, where Nelson tended herds as a cattle boy. After the passing of his father, his mother enrolled him in a Methodist school where Christianity became a significant part of his life. He also studied English, Xhosa, history and geography. He continued his education at college and secured a job at a law firm. He became an advocate for civil rights and saw that there was a need for political changes and equality in South Africa. Mandela was arrested for standing up to the government that was abusing human civil rights against black South Africans. He was imprisoned for a total of 27 years in his lifetime. He was released from prison in 1990 and shortly after he became the first black president of South Africa. Mandela’s goal was to unite South Africa. Mandela was a man who could see the bigger picture of any situation or problem. Paul J.H. Schoemaker said "Mandela was a gifted visionary. He exercised a full reach of cognitive, emotional and behavioral abilities to bring the profound change in South Africa"(Paul J.H. Schoemaker). Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in South Africa and for laying the foundations for a new democratic government there. It was his vision of a better country, which lead him to greatness in this capacity. He changed the course of not only his life, but the course for the entire country. Through his remarkable ability to lead and his great vision he remains
Nelson Mandela, was considered a visionary leader. He was born into a royal family, but his birthright became tarnished and his circumstances became more humble as his father lost his position in the South African government for standing up to his superiors for their “unreasonable demands.” This forced Mandela’s family to relocate to a poor village, where Nelson tended herds as a cattle boy. After the passing of his father, his mother enrolled him in a Methodist school where Christianity became a significant part of his life. He also studied English, Xhosa, history and geography. He continued his education at college and secured a job at a law firm. He became an advocate for civil rights and saw that there was a need for political changes and equality in South Africa. Mandela was arrested for standing up to the government that was abusing human civil rights against black South Africans. He was imprisoned for a total of 27 years in his lifetime. He was released from prison in 1990 and shortly after he became the first black president of South Africa. Mandela’s goal was to unite South Africa. Mandela was a man who could see the bigger picture of any situation or problem. Paul J.H. Schoemaker said "Mandela was a gifted visionary. He exercised a full reach of cognitive, emotional and behavioral abilities to bring the profound change in South Africa"(Paul J.H. Schoemaker). Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in South Africa and for laying the foundations for a new democratic government there. It was his vision of a better country, which lead him to greatness in this capacity. He changed the course of not only his life, but the course for the entire country. Through his remarkable ability to lead and his great vision he remains