Law of respect-Gandhi respected others even when they did not respect him. In return, people respected Gandhi, even many of the people responsible for his many persecutions came to respect him.
Law of Navigation- Gandhi had an ability to organize people and delegate responsibilities and he had a vision for future and the manner in which government should behave towards people.
Law of process. This law asserts that leadership is learned over a period of time. Gandhi certainly developed and attempted to perfect his leadership style over a period of many years. The years spent in South Africa were crucial as tit pertains to his development as a leader.
Law of trust- an effective leader must have the trust of followers. Those who followed Gandhi and his teachings trusted him. They trusted his insight and his vision.
Law of magnetism- this was certainly a character trait that Gandhi possessed. People who were likeminded were certainly drawn to him and viewed him as a leader. They were willing to embrace a way of thinking and being that was not necessarily familiar to them.
Law of Intuition-at first glance it may appear that Gandhi's intuition failed him, particularly has it pertained to the South African government and the Black Act. However it could be argued that Gandhi new intuitively that the South African government would eventually give into the demands of the Indians. In any case he was an intuitive leader in many instances.
Inner circle- Gandhi's inner circle included philosophers of the time that also embraced nonviolence. These individuals were likeminded and Gandhi embraced many of their philosophies and applied them to his leadership style.
Connection- Gandhi was famous for listening to people and hearing their grievances. In many cases the first thing he did was to listen. This allowed him to make vital connection with people.
Reproduction- this law asserts that only leaders can produce other leaders. Indeed Gandhi and his teachings produced many other great leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. And Nelson Mandela.
Buy-in- People bough in...
Gandhi exemplified this by empowering people to make the changes needed to better their conditions.
Momentum- Gandhi had the capacity to motivate people and move them in the right direction.
Priorities- Mahatma Gandhi believed the self-control and discipline were priorities and he taught these priorities to followers.
Victory- Although there were many set backs, under Gandhi's leadership there were also many victories that solidify his credibility as a leader.
Timing - Gandhi understood the importance of timing and only acting when the time was right to receive optimum results.
Legacy - the legacy of Gandhi's leadership spans continents and it knows now color race or creed.
Growth- this law asserts that one of the most valuable contributions of a leader is to train the next generation of leaders. Gandhi certainly embraced this role.
Sacrifice- a leader must be willing to sacrifice. Gandhi sacrificed his time, his own security and tome spent with family to lead caused in which he believed.
Conclusion
The purpose of this discussion was to examine how Gandhi became a world leader. The research also utilized John Maxwell's the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You. The research found that Gandhi developed as a leader over many years as he worked extensively in South African and then in India. Gandhi's leadership style exemplified the 21 irrefutable laws established by Maxwell.
References
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Kamla Nagar, Delhi. [Available Online] Retrieved August 9, 2008 from:. http://www.mkgandhi.org/bio5000/bio5index.htm
Maxwell, J. (1998) the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You. Thomas Nelson, New York.
Parekh, B. (1989). Gandhi's Political Philosophy: A Critical Examination. Notre Dame, in: University of Norte Dame Press.
