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Mandela's leadership legacy

Name: Mandela's leadership legacy
Author: Steven Segal

Steven Segal

08 June 2026

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Book Synopsis

Mandela's Leadership Legacy explores Nelson Mandela's extraordinary ability to lead through moments of existential crisis and uncertainty. Central to his leadership was his attunement to mood-the emotional and existential atmosphere through which people experience disruption. Long overlooked in leadership studies, mood shaped the way Mandela created trust, defused fear, and opened possibilities when conventional strategies failed.Mandela's wisdom was forged not only in prison but in the existential challenges he faced upon leaving the familiarity of his ancestral homeland and confronting the disorientation of city life. From this early rupture through to his imprisonment, the collapse of apartheid, and the assassination of Chris Hani, he demonstrated a rare capacity to transform existential threats into opportunities for renewal and unity. This book examines how Mandela combined strategic foresight with therapeutic sensitivity, allowing him to guide individuals and nations through disruption with ethical resolve and visionary clarity. Drawing on frameworks from Heidegger and Ubuntu it highlights Mandela's "existential practical wisdom"-the ability to embrace uncertainty, work with paradox, and foster collective transformation through attuned presence.By investigating Mandela's profound relational sensitivity, including his ability to turn estrangement and enmity into trust and collaboration, the book offers timeless lessons for navigating today's global crises. It is ideal for professionals seeking inspiration for leading in turbulent times and for students interested in leadership, philosophy, or history.

About The Author

Steven Segal was an Associate Professor of Management at Macquarie University, Australia, from 1999 to 2021 and is currently in private practice as a psychologist and leadership coach. He also runs professional development workshops for coaches and psychotherapists.

Product Details

ISBN: 9781041047575
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Routledge, (08 June 2026)
Number of Pages: 238
Weight: 600 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 216 mm
Categories:: Phenomenology and Existentialism History Leadership and motivation Strategy Organizational theory and behaviour Social, group or collective psychology Occupational and industrial psychology