Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)

Leadership Analysis: Charismatic Leadership

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Analysis of Gandhi via this theory

Gandhi is a positive example of charismatic leaders. He possessed many charismatic qualities. For each his action, he had a cause, commitment, vision, energy and courage. His method of fighting is unique and unconventional. He had power through people. Like many other charismatic leaders, such as Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi knew how to use the method of “setting stage”. Here are some examples:

If hand-spinning is an effective method of making India self-supporting, it must be made part of the franchise.                             -     Mahatma Gandhi

Introduction

The Salt March: The Charakha (spinning wheel):

A 241 km walk in 24 days let by the 61 years old Gandhi. This non-violent strategy to panic the government and gather the momentum of his people to fight for the freedom of India. A method of protest to the machine made European clothing that caused the high unemployment in India. It boosted Indian economy as well as people’s spirit.

Short Biography

Leadership Analysis

Blake-Mouton's Managerial Grid

Situational Leadership Theory

Servant Leadership Theory

Charismatic Leadership Theory

His wisdom, his sacrifice and self-control gave him the powerful image people were looking for and needed as their leader. He knew he had these power. He did not misuse it. Instead, he fasted to convince his followers his belief when crises came..

Principle Centered Leadership

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