Sunday Akinrelere Leadership and Mentorship Initiative (SALEMi)

Africa faces a pressing need for effective leadership. Embracing leadership roles is essential, and leaders must be ready to step up when the call comes. Leadership entails taking responsibility. However, numerous individuals hesitate to assume leadership roles for various reasons, alongside other personal factors. Let's explore these challenges with practical insights: 1. Lack of Courage : Many individuals lack the courage to take on leadership positions due to self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. Courage isn't about the absence of fear; it's about demonstrating your potential in the face of fear. Courage is a fundamental virtue that leaders should cultivate. An example of this is Nelson Mandela, who displayed remarkable courage in the face of adversity, leading South Africa to freedom. 2. Fear of Rejection : Fear of rejection often hinders potential leaders as they worry about not being accepted by those around them. Overcoming the fear of rejection involves understandi