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It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
Nelson Mandela
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"It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership."
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It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership. — Nelson Mandela

About Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was a Statesman from South Africa (1918–2013).

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Who said "It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when yo…"?
This quote is attributed to Nelson Mandela, a Statesman from South Africa.
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Nelson Mandela lived from 1918 – 2013.
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