The concept of leadership has always been of tremendous interest
to classical thinkers as well as contemporary political and management
scholars as our world continues on the path of progressive evolution. On the other hand, visionary leadership theory
rose to prominence in 1980-90s, and can be traced back to the political
sociology writings of Max Weber and James Macgregor Burns.
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| * Lateef Jakande |
Visionary leadership molds have a twin focal
point on who a leader is as well as what a leader does, merging both the trait
and behavioural theories of leadership. Visionary leaders are exceptional because they possess a deep
sense of personal purpose coupled with an unshakable self-confidence in the
ability to realise this purpose.
