Take it or leave it, even the cynics know that Jagaban Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who belong to groups of highly influential leaders, not only in Nigeria , but globally, serves as a Role Model to inspire others.
Tinubu’s leadership style involves improving the morale and job performance of the people by connecting with their sense of identity and the collective identity of the his fatherland.
He is a transformational and visionary who inspires other’s critical thinking and innovation.
Examples of his contemporaries include politicians like Winston Churchill and business visionaries like Steve Jobs.
The ruling All Progressives Congress Presidential Standard Bearer employs his hands-on style seek to bring a more democratic dimension to politics and govenance instead of utilizing a traditional top-down approach.
This leadership style recognises that people are stakeholders in politics and governance and are entitled to their own voices.
As a participatory leader, he empowers people who will be most affected by certain decisions to have participation and/or decision-making capabilities in addressing those issues.
Former Southwest Airlines CEO James F. Parker embodied this style of leadership when he put the needs of his employees first after the 9/11 attacks. Instead of cutting back staff like other airlines were doing at the time, he initiated a profit-sharing programme.
BAT is also a Value-based Leader because he guides people by encouraging others to act in accordance with the his country’s shared core values.
He believes that instead of focusing exclusively on metrics, values-based leadership drives positive change by emphasising the country’s mission and purpose.
This means having a leader who “walks the talk” and upholds the founding principles of the country.
This type of a leader is driven by his core values which are modeled and aligned with the country’s. values.
APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India and one of the country’s best-known scientists, followed this leadership style. His personal and work ethics served as a model to inspire others in the development of the world-class Indian Space Research Organization.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu further proves that he is indeed a Charismatic leader who shares many common traits that make him successful in his roles.
The following traits recommend Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Eminently qualified , among others, to occupy the Number One seat in the country, come 2023.
BAT creates a better setting for his people and benefit the functions within the country and beyond.
He has a dynamic personality that is active, persuasive, enthusiastic, and project confidence.
He is a clear communicator and articulator who can make ideas approachable in both individual and group settings.
BAT connects with this targeted audience through communication and tone.
He inspires people and motivate them to be of the highest quality or to action.
The two-term former Governor of Lagos State creates an atmosphere of support through his dedication and energy, thus supporting the country’s goals.
He is sensitive to the needs of his people and makes changes to keep them performing well.
BAT takes risks and work well under pressure to create the best outcomes.
He accepts mistakes and work to correct them or ensure the mistake is not repeated.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu engages optimistic, and empathetic in his undertakings.
The following two sections will identify and discuss how each of these characteristics may establish benefits or challenges to organisational management.
