Studies and writing on leadership have never been so vital for Africa as right now. The natural endowment of many African countries and the remarkable progress made in growing many African economies are compromised by the misguided choices and decisions of the continent's political and economic leadership. There is enough evidence to suggest that Africa is on the right path and full of possibilities -to reach the goal we have only to address the values and principles that many of our leaders embrace. Indeed a disconnect between intellect, spirit and the will to sweat on behalf of the people means the Head, Heart and Hands do not work together, and that is always to the detriment of the people and the delivery of services that our people need. This book makes the link very clear and explores the challenge for Africa as well as the predicament Africa finds itself in. Even though the leadership principles and values proposed here have relevance globally, this is a book that Africans, especially, but also those who are concerned about Africa, need to read. We need to ponder our leadership challenges and how they affect the future of Africa and our place in the 21st century. Africa's young people, who dominate the continent's population, have to adopt a new value system so that Africa can reap the dividends that come from being a 'youthful continent'. The author offers constructive alternatives that can help us protect our common future. She provides qualitative and quantitative evidence to support her arguments and presents a compelling case for RARE Total Leadership-leading with the Head, Heart and Hands-in a simple, practical way that can be applied at all levels of society.Phumzile Mlambo-NgcukaPhumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka was the former deputy president of the Republic of South Africa, the highest position ever held by a woman in the country. She is currently running the Umlambo Foundation, which focuses on leadership and education.