The Life of the Leader: In Loving Memory of Deng Ter Thach

The Life of the Leader shares personal stories and leadership principles of an unsung hero who successfully applied his leadership skills and talents to change lives of hundreds of people both in South Sudan and Gambella Region of Ethiopia. Deng Ter Thach, 45, who died on November 24, 2017 in Assosa, Ethiopia after a short heart related illness, attained remarkable achievements through hardwork and collaborations with many people across different races and backgrounds. His principles of success as a leader are shared by more than 100 people interviewed and provided their perspectives and experiences of Deng Ter Thach during six and half months long interviews. The qualities of leadership, which include planning, relationship building, visioning, changing, action taking, valuing, focusing, charisma and supplying, as shared by participants and grouped in chapters in the book, are the major reasons for his success. The recommendations and suggestions of how to tackle big issues and overcome personal, political and economic challenges are provided at the end of the chapter 10, and this book also incorporates encouragement and sympathetic comments from number of people across the globe.