The Leadership Traits of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi: A Thematic Literature Review

Abstract

This study attempts to analyze the characteristics, circumstances, or behavior that made Gandhi a leader. Further, the study examined Gandhi’s approach to leadership principles, sources of power and influences routinely used by Gandhi for his effective leadership, and Gandhi’s leadership style for actions and interactions with followers. Data on such variables are collected by desk reviewing past case studies, journal articles, reports, and book on Gandhi by different researchers, authors, and writers to establish the evidences. The study concludes that Gandhi was a national leader, a freedom fighter, a visionary, and a socialist reformer. His achievement in his life was a miracle and he lived in the hearts of millions of Indians and was respected by people around the world. Gandhi’s naturally charismatic leadership inspires millions even after 76 years after his death, and he was one leader who possesses all the 11Cs1, such a leader is rare in this universe.