Mahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi was a very empowering and Visionary leader. Mahatma Gandhi was an empowering leader no only because he empowered all Indians on a salt march to corrupt the British economic system.




There are specific characteristics a person must show in order to be a transformational leader, and Gandhi possessed them.  “Transformational leaders are inspirational, trustworthy, and charismatic role models who lead by example” (The Pachamama Alliance). They are those who inspire team members to give their best, which greatly motivates them, and increases the chances of succeeding. Finally, they have a strong vision, which guides them in the process of making a change. Gandhi led his followers greatly by example, and being humble: by living in poor conditions, just like millions of people in India. They could relate to him, and this inspired them to give their best effort in order to make a difference. 




A transformational leader makes other people feel confident and powerful, which wasn’t the case of the Indians, since they were under the rule of the British. Gandhi empowered all these people to believe in themselves and feel influential in the change they were trying to create. India’s independence couldn’t have happened with one person; everyone had to be a part of it. Gandhi encouraged them to believe in themselves in order to cause this great change in their country. At the same time, he was open to new ideas and opinions from his followers, and some of these were implemented in his campaigns. Without being humble and empowering, Gandhi's change wouldn't have been that influential. Transformational leaders are those who work together with a group of people, to make a difference, as well as leaving a legacy of that change.

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