Contents

• Introduction 3
• Background of the leader 3
• Key capabilities of the leader 4
• Analysis and discussion of specific leadership theory 5
• Critical benchmark of the leader against theory 8
• Conclusion 11
• References 13

Description

Leadership today is not only a highly important context and topic of discussion in literature but also play a very significant role in organizations. Leadership has a strong impact not only on organizational performance but also affects the lives of individuals in a major way. At present there exists large number of leadership theories and frameworks which organizations follow and implement. We can define leadership as a process that has a major impact on the lives of individuals or groups resulting in achievement of common goals (Muhammed & Kazeem, 2014).
This essay will analyze the transformational leadership theory and link it with a great political leader Mahatma Gandhi. Also the essay will highlight the skills and qualities of the leader along with the theory.