MY TWO GREAT WORLD LEADER

Prelim Output in PA 106

Submitted by: Rona Mae Panes
Date: September 01, 2023

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) and Nelson Rohihlahla Mandela (1918-

20130) were two of human history’s greatest leaders in the struggle
against governmental oppression. They are also remembered as a
great ethical teachers. Their lives had many similarities but also
there were also differences.

Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, a seaside town in modern-

day Gujarat, India, in 1869. He received legal training in London and
practiced law in South Africa, where he actively fought against
racial prejudice encountered by Indians. This encounter affected his
beliefs in nonviolent resistance and his determination to fight for
justice peacefully. Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and became the
head of the Indian National Congress, playing an essential role in
the Indian independence fight (Kumar & Dhiman, 2020).
Gandhi’s leadership style was defined by his devotion to
nonviolence, civil disobedience, and self-sacrifice. He believed in
setting a good example by living a bare and austere lifestyle. Gandhi
stressed personal change and spiritual growth as vital components
of good Leadership. His approach to Leadership was based on his
idea that everyone can lead and that Leadership is a significant duty
(Kumar & Dhiman, 2020).

* Gandhi was a leader with much compassion for people’s plights.

He could identify with their situation and see things from their point
of view. Because of this, he could strike up meaningful
conversations with individuals and rally them to his cause.
* Gandhi believed that a leader must be someone whose actions
others would want to emulate. He was a model of the austere
lifestyle he advocated. He was able to motivate people by
demonstrating his willingness to give up comforts and conveniences
for the sake of his mission.
* His dedication to peaceful resistance distinguished Gandhi’s
leadership style. He thought that war bred more war and that
nonviolent methods could only bring about real change. He inspired
many others to participate in peaceful demonstrations and civil
disobedience, ultimately leading to significant political and social
changes.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, also known as Madiba, was born
Rolihlahla Mandela on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa; the
name Nelson was later added by one of his teachers. His father, the
chief of the Madiba clan of the Xhosa -speaking Tembu people, died
when Nelson was still young, and he was raised by Jongintaba, the
regent of the Tembu. Although Nelson had a claim to the
chieftainship, he renounced it in order to become a lawyer.

As a leader, South African President Nelson Mandela demonstrated

remarkable leadership qualities, including advocacy for peace,
powerful presence that disarmed enemies with his smile, high level
of forgiveness, positive thinking, ability to see the big picture, focus
on goals and missions beyond himself, remarkable endurance, grit
and determination, humility, hopefulness and patience. Well, these
and other perspectives, like politics, religion, economics, society,
morale and ethics, play a vital role in the process of opinions and
thoughts required to become a great leader who can change and
lead people to a better future. Mandela and other revolutionary
leaders, as well as their leadership styles, motivate and inspire the
public with action. Becoming a great leader is not about making
public appearances and memorizing speeches. It is about leaving a
mark on the world by displaying important qualities and giving
followers a better path in life. Likewise, Mandela’s qualities and life
achievements have indeed changed the heart of many not only in his
country, but also around the world. With his presence, a new and
better world was created.

He embraces the ethical. As the first black president of South

Africa, Mandela showed strong ethical values when leading his
people by constantly guiding them to keep the center of attention
before they cat and to avoid all violence. While fighting against
apartheid, he established a utilitarianism leadership style by
soldiering ahead, as he had the morals and values to continue
fighting. He was then described as a freedom fighter and hero due
to his perseverance until he became the head of the country. His
traits of responsibility and morality towards his followers were
embraced through his honesty. He has highly effective.
communication skills. When facing arguments, challenges and
defenses, Mandela anticipated his opponents to effectually
communicate his responses based upon the issues brought forth.
Communication was vital to his leadership success, allowing him to
coordinate with his followers effectively by explaining to them the
plan to fight for a better nation.

During the 20th century, Mandela became a most influential figure

who led the fight against the apartheid in South Africa. As the first
black president of the country, his enthusiastic motive succeeded in
attaining freedom by being charismatic. This practice was alleged
to be very captivating and successful, where he held strong
emotional reactions towards his followers, which built trust
between him and his African National Congress (ANC) followers
during his incarceration of many years. In fact, this gave them a
strong belief to continue their fight and pledge willing obedience to
him.