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"South Africa has gone from disgrace to dignity. It was oppressing and killing its African leadership... Today, South Africa is a metaphor of hope. Because you have this massive transformation from ashes to beauty... [South Africans] are credible as a people, you speak with moral authority around the world."
Jackson used the examples of 9/11 in New York and the devastating New Orleans hurricane as examples of different leadership impact - the face of a United States government, which, in the case of New Orleans, had no plan... and tarnished President George Bush's regime irrevocably.
Leadership must be credible, Jackson emphasized in an impressive speech littered with metaphors. His stage presence was appreciated by the surprisingly small audience at the Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate, Randburg, given the global leadership legends booked to speak live and in person.
"South Africa chose co-existence over annihilation... truth and reconciliation over retribution... getting ahead over getting even. This is a political and business model for the global stage," Jackson added.
He said leadership was often defined by the size of the cause, not the crowds and that great leaders needed to take risks.
"Leadership cannot be a thermometer to measure leadership, but a thermostat to regulate leadership."
All the international thought leaders who will address the Global Leaders Africa Summit over the next three days are appearing in person on the Summit stage:
They are being joined on stage by local African leadership guru's including:
All the speakers will each address the Summit over the first two days. On the final day, Tom Peters and Michael Porter will conduct workshops on "Re-imagining leadership" and "Competitive strategy", respectively. Peters will also share his views on "Ultimate success secrets".
For more information, go to www.globalleadersafrica.com.