LEADERS AND TRAITS :D:D

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Key Attributes and Contributions by Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma was a servant leader, willingly sacrificing his own benefits for others. He dedicated his life to helping others, and despite the punishments that was given to him, like repeated imprisonment, his devotion to helping others never wavered. He never placed himself before others and never desired for personal benefits. He was also able to inspire other people to fight for freedom even though how bad the situation was and he led by example in the fight for freedom. He believed in non-violent means of showing their fight for freedom, such as non-violent riots, and this exemplified the caring and kind side of him. By these kinds of non-violent means of fighting and rioting, he did not want those who believed in him and freedom to be hurt or injured, and this epitomized the kindness and care he had for those under him. He also went to some other extreme means to show his devotion to the fight for freedom.

Transactional, Transformational, Transcendental Leadership

There are three main types of leadership.

Transactional leadership only benefits oneself who makes the decisions. The lack of trust is a prevalent trait in such leadership. It is similar to dictatorship where the population is controlled and “trouble makers” who do not follow societal norms will be ousted out of society.

Transformational leadership refers to leadership where everyone is a leader and views are listened to. A high level of trust amongst the people is prevalent. Although so, there is still a person in charge who makes the final decision. Transformational leadership also includes many forms of leadership to be applied at different times.

Transcendent leadership is leadership where everyone’s views are accepted an considered and applied as well. It is based on group agreements and consent and there are no followers. However, associates are present and they make everyone feel that they are equally important in making decisions and a common status to maintain the stability in society.

Link: http://www.leadershipreview.org/2006spring/Article3.pdf