After visiting Mandela in Johannesburg, TIME’s former managing editor Richard Stengel outlined the world leader’s eight leadership lessons, starting with, “Courage is not the absence of fear–it’s inspiring others to move beyond it,” and “Lead from the front–but don’t leave your base behind.”
Nelson Mandela TIME Covers Throughout the Years
A glimpse at the anti-apartheid icon's impact through six magazine covers.
The Secrets of Leadership
Jul. 21, 2008