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| shaka zulu leadership style: Lessons on Leadership by Terror Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, 2005-01-01 A serious but readable study that should be widely read by all concerned with leadership issues. Long Range Planning This book is the most up-to-date available investigation of the understanding of tyranny and terror that psychologists, psychoanalysts and experts on group and institutional behaviour can provide. Manfred Kets de Vries has produced a masterpiece. He draws on a wealth of published research in the field and relates it in an academically excellent, yet eminently readable, way to the premier problem of the beginning of the 21st century. I strongly recommend it. Anton Obholzer, formerly Tavistock Centre London, Psychoanalyst and Organizational Consultant From constructive narcissism to reactive narcissism, we are but one step away from megalomania and terror. Professor Kets de Vries traces the origin of leadership by terror to early childhood in this case study of Shaka Zulu. A gruesome story warns us that terror may be inherent in the human condition. Abraham Zaleznik, Harvard Business School, US Kets de Vries has written another terrific book on leadership. However, this work will prove both timely and insightful to students of leadership and political psychology. Through the tale of Shaka Zulu, Kets de Vries introduces us to our very own despotic tendencies and thus familiarizes the reader with the human side, however horribly oppressive and destructive, of leadership by terror. Here is a genuine contribution to the field of leadership studies. Michael A. Diamond, University of Missouri Columbia, US What makes despotic leaders tick? How do they become despots? On a lesser (but far more common) scale: why are some people ruthlessly abrasive in the workplace? Why do some business leaders appear to lose their sense of humanity? How and why do they create a culture of fear, uncertainty and doubt in their companies? Lessons on Leadership by Terror attempts to discover what happens to people when they acquire power, and whether the abuse of power is inevitable. Manfred Kets de Vries examines the life of the nineteenth-century Zulu king Shaka Zulu in order to help us understand the psychology of power and terror. During his short reign, Shaka Zulu established one of the most successful regimes based on terror that has ever existed, from which the traits of despotic leaders are illustrated. Shaka s life history is a study in the psychology of terror, and he can be a proxy for the behavior of any despot, be it from antiquity or modern times. From his leadership behavior fifteen cautionary lessons are derived, offering valuable principles for contemporary leaders. The book also explores the characteristics of totalitarian states, and discusses what can be done to prevent despotic leaders from coming to the fore. Clear parallels are drawn between Shaka s behavior and that of other, more contemporary, leaders including Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot and Saddam Hussein. This fascinating and highly original book will be of enormous interest to a broad audience from students and academics focusing on leadership, political science, and political psychology, to practitioners such as managers, executives, consultants, and leadership coaches. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Leadership Lessons from Emperor Shaka Zulu the Great Phinda Mzwakhe Madi, 2000 |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The Creation of the Zulu Kingdom, 1815–1828 Elizabeth A. Eldredge, 2014-10-30 This scholarly account traces the emergence of the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa in the early nineteenth century, under the rule of the ambitious and iconic King Shaka. In contrast to recent literary analyses of myths of Shaka, this book uses the richness of Zulu oral traditions and a comprehensive body of written sources to provide a compelling narrative and analysis of the events and people of the era of Shaka's rule. The oral traditions portray Shaka as rewarding courage and loyalty, and punishing failure; as ordering the targeted killing of his own subjects, both warriors and civilians, to ensure compliance to his rule; and as arrogant and shrewd, but kind to the poor and the mentally disabled. The rich and diverse oral traditions, transmitted from generation to generation, reveal the important roles and fates of men and women, royal and subject, from the perspectives of those who experienced Shaka's rule and the dramatic emergence of the Zulu Kingdom. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Reflections on Character and Leadership Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, 2010-04-09 Reflections on Character and Leadership is the first of the three books in the Manfred kets de Vries on the Couch series. Here, Kets de Vries looks at entrepreneurship, the pathology of leadership, and the personality of the leader. The reader will visit the disturbed inner worlds of leaders like Alexander the Great, Shaka Zulu and Robert Maxwell, discover how to distinguish between a cold fish and a live volcano, and identify impostors, despots, organizational fools and global leaders. The book highlights the basic principles of the clinical paradigm—the process of putting organizations and the individuals who lead them on the psychoanalyst’s couch. It includes studies of personality archetypes and the effects they have on organizational life and culture—and the effects that organizations have on them. Referring frequently to key management concepts, Kets de Vries looks not only at what happens when things go wrong, but also at how to create the psychological and organizational space to make sure that things go right. About the series: The series offers an overview of Kets de Vries’s work spanning four decades, a period in which he has established himself as the leading figure in the clinical study of organizational leadership. The books in this series contain a representative selection of Kets de Vries’ writings about leadership from a wide variety of published sources and cover character and leadership in a global context, career development and leadership in organizations. The original essays were all written or published between 1976 and 2008. Updated where appropriate and revised by the author, they present a digest of the work of one of the most influential management thinkers of the present day. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The Zulu Kingdom Nova Ashford, The story of the Zulu Kingdom is one of transformation, power, and resilience. Emerging from the depths of the southern African region, the Zulu people were initially a small clan among many others in the area. By the early 19th century, however, they would rise to become one of the most formidable empires on the African continent. At the heart of this meteoric rise was a young and visionary leader named Shaka Zulu, whose military innovations and social reforms would reshape the political landscape of southern Africa. The Zulu Kingdom's rise began with the establishment of the Zulu clan under King Shaka's father, Senzangakhona. However, it was under Shaka’s leadership that the kingdom began to grow in power and influence. Shaka’s early life was marked by hardship, having been born into a situation of conflict and exile. Despite this, he would eventually become the leader of the Zulu people, after the death of his father. His path to leadership was not smooth, and it involved a combination of battles, alliances, and strategic decisions that would set the foundation for the kingdom’s rise. Shaka Zulu’s rule was characterized by profound military reforms that would change the nature of warfare in southern Africa. He introduced a new type of fighting force, the impi—a highly disciplined regiment of warriors. Shaka’s innovative tactics, such as the use of the bullhorn formation, allowed the Zulu forces to outmaneuver and overpower rival tribes, expanding the kingdom’s borders significantly. His brutal and efficient methods led to the conquest of neighboring tribes, including the Nguni, Ndwandwe, and Mthethwa, which solidified the Zulu Kingdom’s dominance in the region. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: King Shaka , 2019-09 Shaka struggles to retain power as challenges at home and from across an ocean threaten his new rule. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Zulu Warriors Sabine Lorca, AI, 2025-03-19 Zulu Warriors explores the captivating ascent of the Zulu Kingdom in Southern Africa, revealing how a relatively small entity rose to prominence and challenged the British Empire. The book highlights Shaka Zulu's military innovations, such as the short spear (Iklwa) and the Impi regiment system, which revolutionized warfare and contributed to the Zulu's initial dominance. Examining the reigns of subsequent leaders, like Dingane and Mpande, the narrative illustrates their varying approaches to leadership and diplomacy amidst conflicts with both the Boers and the British, providing insights into African military history and the complexities of 19th-century colonialism. The book unfolds chronologically, beginning with pre-Shakan society and culminating in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. It critically analyzes primary and secondary sources, including accounts from British soldiers and oral traditions, to present a balanced portrayal. The narrative emphasizes the Zulu Kingdom's sophisticated blend of political organization, social engineering, and adaptable leadership, arguing that these factors were crucial to its success and resistance against colonial encroachment. Intended for those interested in world history and military history, Zulu Warriors provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject. The book acknowledges the limitations of solely focusing on military and political aspects, recognizing that the social and cultural dimensions warrant a separate, dedicated study. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: 18th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance Martin Rich, 2023-11-23 These proceedings represent the work of contributors to the 19th European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance (ECMLG 2023) hosted by ACI and Bayes Business School, City, University of London, UK on 23 - 24 November 2023. The Conference Chair is Dr Martin Rich from Bayes Business School, City, University of London, UK. ECMLG is now a well-established event on the academic research calendar and now in its 19th year. The key aim remains the opportunity for participants to share ideas and meet the people who hold them. The scope of papers will ensure an interesting two days. The subjects covered illustrate the wide range of topics that fall into this important and ever-growing area of research. The opening keynote presentation is given by Dr Jeffrey Ridley, PhD, FCG, FIIA, CIA, on the topic of A lifetime of Management and Governance Learning: A wish for you all. The second day of the conference Keynote presentation is given by Professor Pumela Msweli, University of South Africa, on the topic of The Leadership Dance on a geopolitically entangled dance floor: Towards Unitive Consciousness. With an initial submission of 164 abstracts, after the double blind, peer review process there are 54 Academic Research papers, 11 PhD Research papers, 2 Masters Research papers and 2 work-in-progress papers published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent research from China, Czech Republic, Czechia, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Kenya, Macau, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, the UK and the USA. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: History of the Zulu Wars Blake Carson, 2025-02-13 How did the Zulu Wars shape the future of South Africa and its relationships with European powers? This book examines the Zulu Wars, which were fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom in the late 19th century. It discusses the causes of the conflict, including territorial disputes and British imperial ambitions, and the decisive battles such as the Battle of Isandlwana and the subsequent British victory at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift. The narrative explores the military tactics and strategies employed by both the Zulus, under King Cetshwayo, and the British, focusing on the contrast between traditional African warfare and European military might. By analyzing the effects of the Zulu Wars on the British colonization of South Africa, the book highlights the Zulu resistance to imperialism and the cultural impact of the wars on South African history. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa Andrea L. Stanton, Edward Ramsamy, Peter J. Seybolt, Carolyn M. Elliott, 2012-01-05 In our age of globalization and multiculturalism, it has never been more important for Americans to understand and appreciate foreign cultures and how people live, love, and learn in areas of the world unfamiliar to most U.S. students and the general public. The four volumes in our cultural sociology reference encyclopedia take a step forward in this endeavor by presenting concise information on those regions likely to be most foreign to U.S. students: the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The intent is to convey what daily life is like for people in these selected regions. It is hoped entries within these volumes will aid readers in efforts to understand the importance of cultural sociology, to appreciate the effects of cultural forces around the world, and to learn the history of countries and cultures within these important regions. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Zulu Nation Amelia Khatri, AI, 2025-02-12 Zulu Nation explores the remarkable ascent of the Zulu kingdom in Southern Africa, focusing on Shaka Zulu's pivotal role in transforming a small tribe into a formidable military power. The book delves into the kingdom's formation, military organization, and lasting impact, highlighting Shaka's innovative strategies such as the bull horn formation and the introduction of the iklwa, a short stabbing spear. Shaka's reforms reshaped Zulu society, allowing them to conquer and absorb neighboring territories. The book examines Shaka's military revolution, the socio-political structures underpinning the Zulu kingdom, and the consequences of Zulu expansion, including the Mfecane, a period of widespread warfare and displacement. It presents a nuanced portrait of Shaka, moving beyond simplistic narratives to analyze his internal kingdom dynamics and consider different social groups' perspectives. The narrative progresses chronologically, starting with the historical context and Shaka's early life, then moves into his military innovations, and concludes with the consequences of Zulu expansion and interactions with European colonial powers. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Leaders and Leadership Lee Thayer, 2010-09-22 In the West, and in America particularly, we have deep-seated beliefs in 1. Evolution the idea that all things are constantly evolving in the right direction; 2. Progress the idea that whatever is newer is better, whether it is a theory or a technological tool; and 3. Consensus the idea that the more people who adopt a new idea or a new fashion in clothes or cars, the greater the likelihood that they are right. So we go from a new fashion to the next new fashion. We believe that change is progress. And we have faith that the changes over which we have no control are taking us where we ought to be going since evolving is inevitable. These are beliefs that structure the core of our thoughts and our lives. These are beliefs that lead us to see the world as linear and literal. Most of the longest-running civilizations of the past native American Indian, for example were cyclical. Every generation was expected to reprise and replicate the preceding generation, with only minor changes in execution. Those people were for thousands of years truth-keepers, carefully guarding the truths that had been passed down to them from the past. By contrast, we are truth-seekers, forever inventing newer truths in order to render the existing ones obsolete. As a result, we look for the wisdom for living and for running our organizations in the most recent emanations from our gurus and experts. In doing so, we miss the wisdom of the ages. This book attempts to redress that fl aw in our thinking. Lee Thayer shows us in this book how to fi nd the wisdom that could make a real difference in our lives and our businesses. Few would be more qualifi ed to do so. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Encyclopedia of Africa Anthony Appiah, Henry Louis Gates (Jr.), 2010 The Encyclopedia of Africa presents the most up-to-date and thorough reference on this region of ever-growing importance in world history, politics, and culture. Its core is comprised of the entries focusing on African history and culture from 2005's acclaimed five-volume Africana - nearly two-thirds of these 1,300 entries have been updated, revised, and expanded to reflect the most recent scholarship. Organized in an A-Z format, the articles cover prominent individuals, events, trends, places, political movements, art forms, business and trade, religions, ethnic groups, organizations, and countries throughout Africa. There are articles on contemporary nations of sub-Saharan Africa, ethnic groups from various regions of Africa, and European colonial powers. Other examples include Congo River, Ivory trade, Mau Mau rebellion, and Pastoralism. The Encyclopedia of Africa is sure to become the essential resource in the field. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Terrific Majesty Carolyn Hamilton, 2009-07 Since his assassination in 1828, King Shaka Zulu--founder of the powerful Zulu kingdom and leader of the army that nearly toppled British colonial rule in South Africa--has made his empire in popular imaginations throughout Africa and the West. Shaka is today the hero of Zulu nationalism, the centerpiece of Inkatha ideology, a demon of apartheid, the namesake of a South African theme park, even the subject of a major TV film. Terrific Majestyexplores the reasons for the potency of Shaka's image, examining the ways it has changed over time--from colonial legend, through Africanist idealization, to modern cultural icon. This study suggests that tradition cannot be freely invented, either by European observers who recorded it or by subsequent African ideologues. There are particular historical limits and constraints that operate on the activities of invention and imagination and give the various images of Shaka their power. These insights are illustrated with subtlety and authority in a series of highly original analyses. Terrific Majesty is an exceptional work whose special contribution lies in the methodological lessons it delivers; above all its sophisticated rehabilitation of colonial sources for the precolonial period, through the demonstration that colonial texts were critically shaped by indigenous African discourse. With its sensitivity to recent critical studies, the book will also have a wider resonance in the fields of history, anthropology, cultural studies, and post-colonial literature. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Zulu Empire Sabine Lorca, AI, 2025-03-19 Zulu Empire explores the meteoric rise of the Zulu kingdom in Southern Africa under Shaka's rule, transforming a relatively small entity into a dominant force. Shaka's genius was not limited to military innovation, such as the highly disciplined regimental system; he also implemented crucial political and social reforms that fostered a strong collective identity. The book examines how these elements combined to enable the establishment and sustainment of Zulu dominance, challenging simplistic views of Shaka by presenting a nuanced analysis of his motivations and the consequences of his actions. The book examines the pivotal shifts in Zulu warfare, governance, and societal structure, highlighting the political strategy and social restructuring that forged an empire. It analyzes the military revolution led by Shaka and the political and social innovations he implemented, including systems of governance and resource management. By drawing from oral traditions, early European accounts, and archaeological findings, the study presents essential historical context and examines pre-Shakan Zulu society. Structured chronologically and thematically, the book begins by outlining the state of Southern Africa before Shaka, then transitions to his rise and military reforms. Subsequent chapters detail the consolidation of Zulu power and conclude by assessing the long-term impact of Shaka's reign and the legacy of the Zulu Empire. This approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the empire's growth, the resistance it faced, and its lasting impact on African history. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Performing Wisdom Dominica Dipio, Stuart Sillars, 2014-03-10 This is the third collection produced by members of a six-year research project, funded by the NUFU (Norwegian Programme for Development, Research, and Education), whose concern was to find, preserve, and analyse ‘orature’ – spoken forms of all kinds, both their unique qualities and their equivalence in importance to ‘literature’. A major focus was the ways in which forms of orature can be made relevant to the demands of rapidly developing nations faced with insistent problems (HIV/AIDS, administrative needs, shifts in social and familial structure, the changing roles of women). Both innovative and archival, the essays explore older legends and modern performances to outline their positive and dynamic contribution to a protean society. Some contributors address the ways in which traditional forms may be adapted: e.g., via new media to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic and to educate children in social and individual responsibility. Traditional narratives and children’s songs can function to counter cannibalism and child sacrifice. Less dark aspects of contemporary society also receive attention. Traditional patterns of leadership are adapted to today’s conditions, especially by offering women models in the form of earlier figures and their actions. Two essays analyse the use of proverbs in the speeches of political candidates and discussing traditional music festivals as celebrations of traditional kingship and rule. Others examine the nature and operation of specific forms of orature – riddles and their subtle alteration according to performer and audience; concepts of heroism; stories of origin; and variants of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. These sensitive analyses are framed by pieces from members of the research project in Norway and Uganda. Dominica Dipio is Associate Professor in the Department of Literature, Makerere University and coordinator in the south of the NUFU research project. Stuart Sillars is Professor of English Literature in the Department of Foreign Languages, University of Bergen, and coordinator in the north of the research project. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Chaka Thomas Mofolo, 2013-05-21 Chaka is a genuine masterpiece that represents one of the earliest major contributions of black Africa to the corpus of modern world literature. Mofolos fictionalized life-story account of Chaka (Shaka), translated from Sesotho by D. P. Kunene, begins with the future Zulu kings birth followed by the unwarranted taunts and abuse he receives during childhood and adolescence. The author manipulates events leading to Chakas status of great Zulu warrior, conqueror, and king to emphasize classic tragedys psychological themes of ambition and power, cruelty, and ultimate ruin. Mofolos clever nods to the supernatural add symbolic value. Kunenes fine translation renders the dramatic and tragic tensions in Mofolos tale palpable as the richness of the authors own culture is revealed. A substantial introduction by the translator provides valuable context for modern readers. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The 33 Strategies Of War Robert Greene, 2010-09-03 Sun Tzu better watch his back' New York Magazine 'An Art of War-style book of tough guy maxims to live by' Evening Standard Spanning world civilizations, synthesizing dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict, The 33 Strategies of War is the I-Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun Tzu's The Art of War. Abundantly illustrated with examples from history, from powerful world leaders like Napoleon and Margaret Thatcher, to Shaka the Zulu and Hannibal, each of the thirty-three chapters outlines a strategy to help you win life's wars. Learn proactive methods that require you to maintain initiative and negotiate from positions of strength, or defensive strategies that allow you to respond to dangerous situations and avoid unwinnable wars. Great warriors of battlefields and boardrooms alike demonstrate prudence, agility, balance and calm, and a keen understanding that the rational and resourceful always defeat the panicked. An indispensable book, The 33 Strategies of War provides you with all the advice you need to gain and maintain the upper hand. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo of Zimbabwe Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni, 2017-08-17 This book is a pioneering study of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, a Zimbabwean nationalist whose crucial role in the country’s anti-colonial struggle has largely gone unrecognized. These essays trace his early influence on Zimbabwean nationalism in the late 1950s and his leadership in the armed liberation movement and postcolonial national-building processes, as well as his denigration by the winners of the 1980 elections, Mugabe’s Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front. The Nkomo that emerges is complex and contested, the embodiment of Zimbabwe’s tortured trajectory from colony to independent postcolonial state. This is an essential corrective to the standard history of twentieth-century Zimbabwe, and an invaluable resource for scholars of African nationalist liberation movements and nation-building. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Mandela: The Authorised Biography Anthony Sampson, 2011-08-18 Widely considered to be the most important biography of Nelson Mandela, Antony Sampson’s remarkable book has been updated with an afterword by acclaimed South African journalist, John Battersby. |
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Editorial Board Laurien Alexandre, Antioch University Bruce Avolio, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Martin Chemers, University of California, Santa Cruz Kisuk Cho, Ewha Womans University Joanne Ciulla, University of Richmond David Collinson, Lancaster University, UK Yiannis Gabriel, Imperial College, London Zachary Green, Alexander Institute and University of Maryland Keith Grint, Oxford University Michael Hogg, University of Queensland Jerry Hunt, Texas Tech University Barbara Kellerman, Harvard University Jean Lipman-Blumen, Claremont Graduate University Larraine Matusak, LarCon Associates Ronald Riggio, Claremont McKenna College Jürgen Weibler, Fernuniversitat Hagen Contributors Include Warren Bennis (Management) John Chandler (Higher Education) Cynthia Cherrey (International Leadership Association) Bob Edgerton (Mau Mau Rebellion) Gene Gallagher (Religion) Betty Glad (Camp David Accords and Tyrannical Leadership) Louis Gould (Woodrow Wilson and Lyndon Johnson) Allen Guttmann (Modern Olympics Movement and Women′s Movement) Ronald Heifetz (Adaptive Work) Dale Irvin (Ann Lee) David Malone (Billy Graham) Martin Marty (Martin Luther) Kenneth Ruscio (Trust) Robert Solomon (Friedrich Nietzsche) Robert Sternberg (Intelligence and Tacit Knowledge) Fay Vincent (Sports Industry) Gary Yukl (Influence Tactics and Group Performance) |
| shaka zulu leadership style: A Military History of South Africa Timothy J. Stapleton, 2010-04-09 This work offers the first one-volume comprehensive military history of modern South Africa. A Military History of South Africa: From the Dutch-Khoi Wars to the End of Apartheid represents the first comprehensive military history of South Africa from the beginning of European colonization in the Cape during the 1650s to the current postapartheid republic. With particular emphasis on the last 200 years, this balanced analysis stresses the historical importance of warfare and military structures in the shaping of modern South African society. Important themes include military adaptation during the process of colonial conquest and African resistance, the growth of South Africa as a regional military power from the early 20th century, and South African involvement in conflicts of the decolonization era. Organized chronologically, each chapter reviews the major conflicts, policies, and military issues of a specific period in South African history. Coverage includes the wars of colonial conquest (1830-69), the diamond wars (1869-81), the gold wars (1886-1910), World Wars I and II (1910-45), and the apartheid wars (1948-94). |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The Eight Zulu Kings John Laband, 2018-08-17 In Eight Zulu Kings, well-respected and widely published historian John Laband examines the reigns of the eight Zulu kings from 1816 to the present. Starting with King Shaka, the renowned founder of the Zulu kingdom, he charts the lives of the kings Dingane, Mpande, Cetshwayo, Dinuzulu, Solomon and Cyprian, to today's King Goodwill Zwelithini whose role is little more than ceremonial. In the course of this investigation Laband places the Zulu monarchy in the context of African kingship and tracks and analyses the trajectory of the Zulu kings from independent and powerful pre-colonial African rulers to largely powerless traditionalist figures in post-apartheid South Africa. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Writing My Wrongs Shaka Senghor, 2017-01-31 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “extraordinary, unforgettable” (Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow) memoir of redemption and second chances amidst America’s mass incarceration epidemic, from a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 Shaka Senghor was raised in a middle-class neighborhood on Detroit’s east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic. An honor roll student and a natural leader, he dreamed of becoming a doctor—but at age eleven, his parents’ marriage began to unravel, and beatings from his mother worsened, which sent him on a downward spiral. He ran away from home, turned to drug dealing to survive, and ended up in prison for murder at the age of nineteen, full of anger and despair. Writing My Wrongs is the story of what came next. During his nineteen-year incarceration, seven of which were spent in solitary confinement, Senghor discovered literature, meditation, self-examination, and the kindness of others—tools he used to confront the demons of his past, forgive the people who hurt him, and begin atoning for the wrongs he had committed. Upon his release at age thirty-eight, Senghor became an activist and mentor to young men and women facing circumstances like his. His work in the community and the courage to share his story led him to fellowships at the MIT Media Lab and the Kellogg Foundation and invitations to speak at events like TED and the Aspen Ideas Festival. In equal turns, Writing My Wrongs is a page-turning portrait of life in the shadow of poverty, violence, and fear; an unforgettable story of redemption; and a compelling witness to our country’s need for rethinking its approach to crime, prison, and the men and women sent there. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Historical Dictionary of the Zulu Wars John Laband, 2009-05-18 Between 1838 and 1888 the recently formed Zulu kingdom in southeastern Africa was directly challenged by the incursion of Boer pioneers aggressively seeking new lands on which to set up their independent republics, by English-speaking traders and hunters establishing their neighboring colony, and by imperial Britain intervening in Zulu affairs to safeguard Britain's position as the paramount power in southern Africa. As a result, the Zulu fought to resist Boer invasion in 1838 and British invasion in 1879. The internal strains these wars caused to the fabric of Zulu society resulted in civil wars in 1840, 1856, and 1882-1884, and Zululand itself was repeatedly partitioned between the Boers and British. In 1888, the old order in Zululand attempted a final, unsuccessful uprising against recently imposed British rule. This tangled web of invasions, civil wars, and rebellion is complex. The Historical Dictionary of the Zulu Wars unravels and elucidates Zulu history during the 50 years between the initial settler threat to the kingdom and its final dismemberment and absorption into the colonial order. A chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, maps, photos, and over 900 cross-referenced dictionary entries that cover the military, politics, society, economics, culture, and key players during the Zulu Wars make this an important reference for everyone from high school students to academics. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Leadership Lessons from Emperor SHAKA ZULU the Great Phinda Madi, 2023 |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The Diary of Henry Francis Fynn Henry Francis Fynn, 1986 |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The Rise and Fall of the Zulu Nation John Laband, 1998 One of the great untold stories of pre-colonial Africa at last receives a chronicle worthy of its significance. Revisit exotic Zululand, once the most powerful black state in Africa. It experienced only sixty years of independence, and during that time weathered more than other countries endure in centuries. See its rebellions by discontented subjects and ambitious princes, and the intrusions by traders, missionaries, and land-hungry settlers. View the seeds of its downfall in the invasion by the Dutch Voortrekkers, and its final destruction at the hands of the British -- who, at the height of their imperial power, required a full, six-month-long military campaign to bring the kingdom down. Finally, look towards the future, and the ways in which the kingdom lives on in the dreams of the new South Africa. Dozens of black-and-white photographs, as well as sketches, capture Zululand's undulating hillsides, its proud and self-assured people and artifacts, including ceremonial staffs, shields, woven baskets, and spears. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The Warrior Tradition in Modern Africa Ali Al Amin Mazrui, 1977 |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Zulu Sue Derwent, Roger De la Harpe, 1998 A discussion of the lifestyle of the Zulu people. It contains a historic overview, covering the British influence on the Zulu, and goes on to explore the Zulu rites of passage from childhood to old age, including bush lore, stick-fighting, music and dance, weddings and home life. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: A Raisin in the Sun Lorraine Hansberry, 2001 In south side Chicago, Walter Lee, a black chauffeur, dreams of a better life, and hopes to use his father's life insurance money to open a liquor store. His mother, who rejects the liquor business, uses some of the money to secure a proper house for the family. Mr Lindner, a representative of the all-white neighbourhood, tries to buy them out. Walter sinks the rest of the money into his business scheme, only to have it stolen by one of his partners. In despair Walter contacts Lindner, and almost begs to buy them out, but with the help of his wife, Walter finally finds a way to assert his dignity.Deeply committed to the black struggle for equality and human rights, Lorraine Hansberry's brilliant career as a writer was cut short by her death when she was only 35. A Raisin in the Sun was the first play written by a black woman to be produced on Broadway and won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Hansberry was the youngest and the first black writer to receive this award. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Shaka Rising Mason O'Connor, 2018 A time of bloody conflict and great turmoil. The slave trade expands from the east African coast. Europeans spread inland from the south. And one young boy is destined to change the future of southern Africa. This retelling of the Shaka legend explores the rise to power of a shrewd young prince who must consolidate a new kingdom through warfare, mediation, and political alliances to defend his people against the expanding slave trade. A worthy introduction that offers a young Anglophone audience entry into a legend of Africa without the annoyance of overtranslation and with refreshingly three-dimensional characters. --Kirkus Deftly written and superbly illustrated by Luke Molver, Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince is a truly extraordinary and entertaining graphic novel that will decidedly prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library graphic novel collections for readers ages 16 to 86. Midwest Book Review Luke Molver is a graphic novelist whose world is fueled by the art of storytelling. He lives in Cape Town, where reality continues to interfere with his daily life. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The Rorke's Drift Commanders James W. Bancroft, 2022-09-21 Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead and Lieutenant John Chard had fame thrust upon them, as did the place known as Rorke’s Drift, which before 1879 was an unknown homestead situated in the middle of the South African veld. Although both men came from families whose various members were highly distinguished for their military service and for their service to the church, they became reluctant heroes after being awarded Britain’s highest decoration for valor, the Victoria Cross. During the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879, a British invasion force was massacred at iSandlwana, after which a wing of the Zulu army about 3,000 strong attacked the outpost at Rorke’s Drift. Lieutenants Bromhead and Chard commanded the post, and after supervising the construction of barricades they led their men in defensive actions throughout the night until the Zulus lost heart and returned to their kraals. For their gallantry ‘under most trying circumstances’, both Bromhead and Chard, along with nine of their comrades, were subsequently awarded the Victoria Cross. In 1964 the defence of Rorke’s Drift was brought back to public attention with the producing of the epic motion picture Zulu! In this film, Chard was portrayed by Sir Stanley Baker, while Bromhead provided Sir Michael Caine with his first starring role. Bromhead and Chard epitomised the way of life of Victorian officers, with the exception that fate put them at Rorke’s Drift. They became major players in a battle which continues to excite interest and cause debate, and is unlikely ever to be forgotten. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: A Raisin in the Sun Lorraine Hansberry, 2011-11-02 Never before, in the entire history of the American theater, has so much of the truth of Black people's lives been seen on the stage, observed James Baldwin shortly before A Raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway in 1959. This edition presents the fully restored, uncut version of Hansberry's landmark work with an introduction by Robert Nemiroff. Lorraine Hansberry's award-winning drama about the hopes and aspirations of a struggling, working-class family living on the South Side of Chicago connected profoundly with the psyche of Black America—and changed American theater forever. The play's title comes from a line in Langston Hughes's poem Harlem, which warns that a dream deferred might dry up/like a raisin in the sun. The events of every passing year add resonance to A Raisin in the Sun, said The New York Times. It is as if history is conspiring to make the play a classic. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: White Stones and Little Crosses Ronnie Hammond, 2012-02-27 An account of the making of South Africa as we know it. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: The Tribe That Washed Its Spears Adrian Greaves, 2013-06-17 By tracing the long and turbulent history of the Zulus from their arrival in South Africa and the establishment of Zululand, The Zulus at War is an important and readable addition to this popular subject area. It describes the violent rise of King Shaka and his colorful successors under whose leadership the warrior nation built a fearsome fighting reputation without equal among the native tribes of South Africa. It also examines the tactics and weapons employed during the numerous intertribal battles over this period. They then became victims of their own success in that their defeat of the Boers in 1877 and 1878 in the Sekhukhuni War prompted the well-documented British intervention. Initially the might of the British Empire was humbled as never before by the surprising Zulu victory at Isandlwana but the 1879 war ended with the brutal crushing of the Zulu nation. But, as Adrian Greaves reveals, this was by no means the end of the story. The little known consequences of the division of Zululand, the Boer War, and the 1906 Zulu Rebellion are analyzed in fascinating detail. An added attraction for readers is that this long-awaited history is written not just by a leading authority but also, thanks to the coauthor's contribution, from the Zulu perspective using much completely fresh material. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Myth of Iron Dan Wylie, 2006 Over the decades we have heard a great deal about Shaka, the famous - or infamous - of Zulu leaders. It may come as a surprise, therefore, that we do not know when he was born, nor what he looked like, nor precisely when or why he was assassinated. This book lays out the available evidence - mainly hitherto under-utilised Zulu oral testimonies. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Saving the Last Rhinos Grant Fowlds, Graham Spence, 2020-05-05 The remarkable story of Grant Fowlds, who has dedicated his life to saving the imperiled rhinos, vividly told with Graham Spence, co-author of the bestselling The Elephant Whisperer. What would drive a man to ‘smuggle’ rhino horn back into Africa at great risk to himself? This is just one of the situations Fowlds has put himself in as part of his ongoing fight against poaching, in order to prove a link between southern Africa and the illicit, lucrative trade in rhino horn in Vietnam. Shavings of rhino horn are sold as a snake-oil “cures,” but a rhino’s horn has no magical, medicinal properties whatsoever. Yet it is for this that rhinoceroses are being killed at an escalating rate that puts the survival of the species in jeopardy. This corrupt, illegal war on wildlife has brought an iconic animal to the brink of extinction. Growing up on a farm in the eastern Cape of South Africa, Grant developed a deep love of nature, turning his back on hunting to focus on saving wildlife of all kinds and the environment that sustains both them and us. He is a passionate conservationist who puts himself on the front line of protecting rhinos in the wild—right now, against armed poachers—and in the long term, through his work with schoolchildren, communities, and policymakers. |
| shaka zulu leadership style: Ten Traits of Highly Effective Teachers Elaine K. McEwan, 2001-09-21 This user-friendly resource for administrators and teachers explores the ten characteristics that lead to success in the classroom, increased school morale, satisfied parents and eager, high-achieving students. |
Shaka - Wikipedia
Shaka kaSenzangakhona (c. 1787 –24 September 1828), also known as Shaka (the) Zulu (Zulu pronunciation:) and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828.
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Shaka | Legendary African Warrior & Conqueror | Britannica
May 21, 2025 · Shaka (born c. 1787—died Sept. 22, 1828) was a Zulu chief (1816–28), founder of Southern Africa’s Zulu Empire. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the …
The Origin of the Shaka - Hawaiian Airlines
The term “shaka” is not a Hawaiian word. It’s attributed to David “Lippy” Espinda, a used car pitchman who ended his TV commercials in the 1960s with the gesture and an enthusiastic …
The Dark History of Hawai‘i’s Iconic Hand Gesture
Dec 14, 2021 · Whether or not Kalili was the originator of the shaka gesture ultimately doesn’t matter. Even apocryphal stories can reveal important truths about who we are, and remind us of …
Shaka Zulu - South African History Online
Feb 17, 2011 · Shaka was a great Zulu king and conqueror. He lived in an area of south-east Africa between the Drakensberg and the Indian Ocean, a region populated by many independent Nguni …
Who Was Shaka Zulu? Life, Rule, & Death of the Zulu Warrior King
Jan 31, 2024 · Shaka Zulu was a warrior king known for turning the tiny Zulu tribe into a great empire. Discover more about his complicated life of violence, grief, and insanity. Ancient History
The Legendary Story of the Warrior Chief, Shaka Zulu - History …
Part myth, part legend, the African warrior-chief known as Shaka Zulu transformed the Zulu people. This was a relatively small and insignificant tribe. And he turned them into one of the most …
Shaka: The Complete Guide To Hawaiian Slang - Hawaii Star
Aug 5, 2023 · The shaka sign, also known as "hang loose", is an iconic hand gesture that originated in Hawaiian culture and is now recognized worldwide as a symbol of aloha
Shaka Zulu: History, Military Tactics & Facts - World History Edu
May 22, 2021 · Shaka, the military leader responsible for making Zululand one of the most lethal fighting forces in the history of Africa, was born in 1787 in the Zulu clan, a small and …
Shaka - Wikipedia
Shaka kaSenzangakhona (c. 1787 –24 September 1828), also known as Shaka (the) Zulu (Zulu pronunciation:) and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to …
Shaka Wear – Shakawear.com
Shaka Wear provides quality t-shirts at the lowest price. We are the originators of the long lasting and durable Max Heavyweight t-shirts.
Shaka | Legendary African Warrior & Conqueror | Britannica
May 21, 2025 · Shaka (born c. 1787—died Sept. 22, 1828) was a Zulu chief (1816–28), founder of Southern Africa’s Zulu Empire. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the …
The Origin of the Shaka - Hawaiian Airlines
The term “shaka” is not a Hawaiian word. It’s attributed to David “Lippy” Espinda, a used car pitchman who ended his TV commercials in the 1960s with the gesture and an enthusiastic …
The Dark History of Hawai‘i’s Iconic Hand Gesture
Dec 14, 2021 · Whether or not Kalili was the originator of the shaka gesture ultimately doesn’t matter. Even apocryphal stories can reveal important truths about who we are, and remind us …
Shaka Zulu - South African History Online
Feb 17, 2011 · Shaka was a great Zulu king and conqueror. He lived in an area of south-east Africa between the Drakensberg and the Indian Ocean, a region populated by many …
Who Was Shaka Zulu? Life, Rule, & Death of the Zulu Warrior King
Jan 31, 2024 · Shaka Zulu was a warrior king known for turning the tiny Zulu tribe into a great empire. Discover more about his complicated life of violence, grief, and insanity. Ancient History
The Legendary Story of the Warrior Chief, Shaka Zulu - History …
Part myth, part legend, the African warrior-chief known as Shaka Zulu transformed the Zulu people. This was a relatively small and insignificant tribe. And he turned them into one of the …
Shaka: The Complete Guide To Hawaiian Slang - Hawaii Star
Aug 5, 2023 · The shaka sign, also known as "hang loose", is an iconic hand gesture that originated in Hawaiian culture and is now recognized worldwide as a symbol of aloha
Shaka Zulu: History, Military Tactics & Facts - World History Edu
May 22, 2021 · Shaka, the military leader responsible for making Zululand one of the most lethal fighting forces in the history of Africa, was born in 1787 in the Zulu clan, a small and …
