Great leader

The founding father of nonviolent protest and a staunch pursuer of peace, Mahatma Gandhi embodied a complex leadership style, espousing many of the principles of intelligent leadership. Gandhi led through persuasion and emotional intelligence, becoming the supreme example through word and deed. He also:

Valued lifelong learning
Treated others well
Modeled discipline to followers
Had a strategy
Modeled the change he wanted to effect in the world
Gandhi connected with his followers through a peaceful mindset built upon simplicity. He is relatable, inspiring, and triumphant over the ego