Anthony James Leon is a South African politician who served as leader of the opposition from 1999-2007 as leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA). He led the DA from its inception in 2000, until his retirement from leadership in 2007. Before that, he led the Democratic Party from 1994. He is the longest serving leader of the official opposition in parliament since the advent of democracy in 1994. Although still a member of the DA, he served as the South African Ambassador to Argentina under the ANC government from 2009 to 2012.
Since 2012, Leon has been serving as Executive Chairman of Resolve Communications (Pty) Ltd - a South African-based advocacy for reputation management and strategic communications consultancy, and a consultant to various international companies. Leon is also a contracted columnist to Arena Holdings Ltd, with his columns appearing weekly or monthly in Business Day, Sunday Times, and Business Live. He is also the author of five books.
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Some of their strengths
Tony Leon has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Practical, Independent, Energetic, Generous, Strong, and Sensual.
Adventurous and Independent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Tony Leon is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Tony Leon well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Tony Leon as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Exacting and Achievement-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Tony Leon is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.
They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.
Optimistic and Quick-witted
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Tony Leon tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.
Some of Tony Leon's challenges
While Tony Leon has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Tony Leon can be Stubborn, Critical, Impulsive, Careless, Idle, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Impulsive and Careless
One of Tony Leon's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.
Tony Leon must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Sensitive and Critical
Tony Leon is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Irritable and Callous
Finally, Tony Leon also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.
