leadership lessons from emperor shaka zulu the great

The diary of Phindangene Mzwakhe ka Madi I Phinda

Mzwakhe Madi

Enthralling leadership secrets from another age, another empire...

Prof Phinda Madi’s journey into the rich heritage of Africa’s history unearths the dramatic truth of remarkable leader’s victories and ultimate defeat. Shaka’s story is heroic and inspiring. Madi brings it to life with a rich flowing narrative filled with imagery and drama which makes for a very pleasant reading experience.

What’s more, by telling the full story of a real-life career of leadership-with its strong points and its weaknesses-Madi highlights essential and universal truths of good leadership. He translates Shaka’s secrets into ten valuable leadership lessons in this modern world, namely:

1. Build a sense of mission
2. Mission is more important than convention
3. To be a conqueror, be apprenticed to a conqueror
4. Lead the charge (from the front)
5. Build a fanatical team
6. Go where angels fear to tread
7. Be a good strategist (or get one)
8. Know the battlefield (better than the enemy)
9. Be obsessed with world-class technologies
10. Never believe your own PR

Leadership lessons from emperor ZULU SHAKA the great will provide you with the skills and insight toapply these leadership principles to maximise.