Traditionally leaders have been defined as those who hold power, allowing presidents, prime ministers and military generals, regardless of their accomplishments to be considered leaders. But the confusion of leadership with power has led to a model of leadership that is Machiavellian which is manipulative, authoritative, impersonal, and self-interested. When we are to think of great leaders of the past Mahatma Gandhi naturally stands out as a symbol of inspiration. Building on the thoughts of India’s greatest teachers and leaders of the past, he employed and ancient but powerful idea of ahimsa or non-violence in an effective way. A great man with a deep understanding of human nature, Mahatma Gandhi made every effort to encourage the full development of our human potential. Even though many looked at Gandhi as a faithful and inspiring individual, but according to Machiavellian ideals, he failed as a leader.

Mahatma Gandhi is the exact opposite of Machiavelli’s ideal leader in other words, his ideal prince. For instance Machiavelli feels that military preparations and experiences are very important to maint

“ My own experience has led me to the knowledge that

blinds his own heart to the poorest of the poor, and also

and fine words” (Andrews).

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