"Leadership Model" a discussion by M.Azim Ulfati

•  "Please develop a short ideal leadership profile for the industry you select and determine which leadership model best suits that specific industry. Provide an example to it".

I would like to choose the military industry and also like to talk about one of the most legendary military commander, Alexander the great who was born into an era of pretty tyrants and brutality. Alexander the Great used the exceptional education he received – from, among others, Aristole – and used it to marshal his forces in nearly impossible battles.

Alexander the great was using from the various leadership style and that included visionary leadership style. He knew that visionary leadership is an effective leadership style because it is possible to communicate with people a sense of common goal and resonate with the hearts and emotions of people.

I guess the visionary leadership style that he chose it was well suited to the military industry of that era. As a leader he was able to tap into the wishes and dreams of people and subordinates and create destination that not only inspires but also challenges them to be better and find their place in furthering the vision. He was creating an environment where he did not have to be there but his people were free to innovate, challenge, experiment, take calculated risks and empowered to act. The visionary leadership was not working well in all situations and he was also using other styles of leadership. He was moving from one style to other one that would allow him to be the great leader.

Therefore I would say that Alexander the great was not only a transformational leader but also he had a Theory Y Style of leadership. He was listening to his subordinates during the battle or before the battle.