Many great leaders across the world have inspired everybody with their visionary personalities. Among those great leaders, Nelson Mandela is the one who inspires me the most. Nelson Mandela was the first ever democratically elected black president of South Africa and a Nobel Prize winner. He struggled to end the intolerant culture of racial discrimination in the country. Humility and honesty were one of the most important traits of Nelson Mandela. Some people believe being humble is a sign of weakness but according to Mandela, a humble person is more satisfied with his life whatever the situation is. The proud one in a society always wants the best for himself but a humble person has strong faith in the will of God. That is the reason Mandela never diverted from his path. He had to face much trouble during his struggle. Even he went to jail for a long time. He nearly escaped the death penalty. He made a great speech from the prison which sought attention worldwide. Mandela demanded respect even when he was in prison as he believed dignity was the way to success. He always proved his opponents wrong based on facts. Time is very essential. Once a moment is passed it never comes back. So Mandela always insisted his followers utilize their time wisely. He believed in utilizing time in the struggle to make their country what they desired. Always ignore the labels. You have to behave according to the situation. He believed in taking a stand where no ot
her individual was willing to. That makes you a leader and this is the best quality that a leader should have. He always believed and showed the world that their attitude towards a specific country will depend on the countrys attitude towards their struggle. There is no compromise on that. He always controlled his emotions while making any decision. It is the quality of all the leaders of the world to make decisions rationally. As a freedom fighter, he was ready to die for his cause. He believed to disappear under a cloud of glory rather than that of shame. He believed in facing death with bravery and determination. The traits described above make Nelson Mandela the most effective leader of the 20th century. He fought all his life for this cause. He made a speech from the prison which inspired people across the globe and caught attention worldwide. He made people follow him through his actions and speeches. Nelson Mandela was defiant. He fought against resistance all his life. He had great support from the black population of South Africa. He made speeches at international forums against racial discrimination. He was a symbol of peace and hope. When he spoke people listened to him. When he asked them to do something, people were always ready to answer his call. He always spoke less but inspirational words. The lives of lots of people have been changed due to his speeches. He received the Nobel Prize due to his extraordinary efforts towards peace.