Mahatma Gandhi

Contents

Introduction2

Mahatma Gandhi - The Leader2

Mahatma Gandhi - The Background3

Mahatma Gandhi - As a Reformer4

Mahatma Gandhi - Leadership4

Mahatma Gandhi - Charismatic Leadership5

Mahatma Gandhi - Leadership Styles5

Mahatma Gandhi - Attributes of Charismatic Leaders10

Mahatma Gandhi - The Leadership Qualities and Capacities10

Mahatma Gandhi - The Initiation of Leadership12

Mahatma Gandhi's Leadership by Example13

Mahatma Gandhi - The Death14

Analysis14

Conclusion15

References16

Mahatma Gandhi

Introduction

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was one of the greatest leaders in the world. Mahatma Gandhi was a charismatic leader and since the day of his consciousness Gandhi possessed the skills of a true leader. He carried one of the finest leadership traits a person can achieve. There is a discussion about his leadership style, approaches, traits and attributes. He preached the Hindus with the message of honest, peace and harmony. His arrival back from South Africa changed not only his life, but also for the millions of Indians. He was a revolutionary leader and created his own style of leadership. His ideology was fantastic and an inspiration for the Indian community. No nation in this world can progress unless and until it has a leader to guide towards a successful path. Mahatma Gandhi to this day holds the prestige and heritage in the hearts of people.

Mahatma Gandhi - The Leader

Mahatma Gandhi was the father of the Indian nation. His full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi was one of the greatest and finest leaders of the twentieth century. His leadership skills and style are not only an inspiration for the people of India, but also for people all over the globe. His leadership philosophies are followed as a trend and an ideal approach to lead a successful life. He has the prestige to be considered as a master strategist, ideal leader and a person whose ideologies and tactics can strengthen the corporate face of India (Marques, 2007).

Mahatma Gandhi - The Background

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 1869, at Porbandar Kathiawar Agency, British Indian Empire. By birth, Mahatma Gandhi belonged to Vaishya, a trading caste by nature. The caste comes from a traditional grocers and moneylenders background. Even the name Gandhi means 'merchant'. The Vaishya have a rich heritage in playing a vital role for not only trade and commerce, but also for the Indian affairs. Mahatma Gandhi's father passed away when he was just 15 years old. His mother played the influencer role for the rest of his upbringing and grooming. Mahatma Gandhi's mother believed in the perception of non violence and vegetarianism. At the age of 13, Mahatma Gandhi was married to a 14 year old lady 'Kasturba', and they had four children; Manilal, Ramdas, Harilal, and Devdas.

Mahatma Gandhi - Education

Mahatma Gandhi's early education started at the age of seven in Rajkot. After the end of Mahatma Gandhi's schooling he decided to select the field of law, his ambition was to become a lawyer. For this purpose, Mahatma Gandhi decided to leave for England, where at the age of 19 he qualified as a barrister. His experience in England was not good and due ...