Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)

Leadership Analysis: Servant Leadership

About the theory

Reference

Analysis of Gandhi via this theory

Mahatma Gandhi is a classical example of Servant Leader. Although Mahatma Gandhi was not born as a leader, his people transformed him to be one. He listened and experienced the needs of Indian people for freedom and justice. He worked against all the objections from the authorities and governments, as he knew what he did was what the people wanted. He was a true believer of God and truth. Gandhi believed “one who uses coercion is guilty of deliberate violence. Coercion is inhuman.” He searched non-violent against authorities and commitment to the people. His vision was not set upon himself or just his surroundings. His vision was for the nation’s and world’s justice and peace. Although blamed for being stubborn, Gandhi did listen to the voice of his people, the inner voice of calling for freedom and justice. He respected faith of his people - “my effort should never be to undermine another's faith but to make him a better follower of his own faith.” Gandhi had proved to us that his servant leadership had more power to the government authorities. People believed and loved him for what he did for them. Through people's loving cares, Gandhi succeeded in his fastings to obtain what he wanted from his followers and set examples for them.

"...for me, the road to salvation lies through incessant toil in the service of my country and therefore of humanity."                                - Mahatma Gandhi

Introduction

Short Biography

Leadership Analysis

Blake-Mouton's Managerial Grid

Situational Leadership Theory

Servant Leadership Theory

Charismatic Leadership Theory

Principle Centered Leadership

Quotations

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