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Compassion

LECHESA TSENOLI, a respected member of the South African Parliament, helped lead South Africa out of apartheid. Today he helps direct his country toward the future. His outstanding leadership and commitment to people enables him to stand up to the most difficult battles, including the continuing struggle for complete equality for all South Africans, overcoming poverty, and fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS. He is an admired leader (some say he is a hero), known for keen insights and a self-deprecating humor that enable him to engage people quickly and easily.1

Lechesa’s journey has been long and hard indeed—and compassion has played a critical role in his success. In the early days of the fight against apartheid, he worked ...

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