IGWEBUIKE PHILOSOPHY AND LEADERSHIP STYLES

Abstract

This paper discusses Igwebuike philosophy and leadership styles. It is an attempt to see how this philosophy can be applied to leadership styles or how a connection can be drawn between the two terms. Igwebuike philosophy, according the author, means “‘number is strength’ or ‘number is power;’ that is, when human beings come together in solidarity and complementarity, they are powerful and can constitute an insurmountable force.” Leadership has been defined by various authors in various ways. However, it has been agreed by many scholars that leadership involves people, unequal distribution of power, ability to influence, and values. Authoritarian, democratic and laissez-faire leadership styles were discussed as a concise presentation of all leadership styles. Phenomenological method of research was used for the purpose of this study. It was discovered that democratic or participative leadership style correlates with what the author of Igwebuike philosophy has in mind. The discussion also disclosed that both terms have number of people, involvement, goals and values in common. It was then recommended that Igwebuike philosophy should be a guide to leaders as they endeavour to know what to do and how to do it for the realization of organizational goals.