DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL LEADER IN THAI SOCIETY

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1. study qualities of Model Leader in World Society using Spiritual Leadership Theory 2. search qualities and development of Model Leader in Thai Society and 3. develop a model of development of Model Leader in Thai Society.This research was utilized the qualitative research which was conducted wellknown Spiritual Leader; Nelson Mandela through film “Invictus” and Aung San Suu Kyi through film “The Lady” and using an In-depth Interview Semi-Structure of 25 key informants selected by purposive Selection from 3 groups of leader in Thai Society: (1) Positional or Formal Leader (2) Reputational or Dominal Leader and (3) Leader by role in society. Confirmed data by using a focus group discussion of 12 Experties selected by purposive sampling. The data were analyzed by using context content analysis, inductive analysis and comparison.The research findings were as follows: 1.Model Leaders in World Society, were those who had qualities of Spiritual Leader include Vision; Altruistic Love and Hope/Faith. 2.Model Leader in Thai Society were those who had a spiritual and prototype base comprised of 10 qualities and 62 competencies. The qualities included Self-Sufficiency; Sacrifice; Integrity; Integrated kalyanamitra Communication; Information Technology; Altruistic Love; Achievement; Modeling; Vision and Hope/Faith. 3.Model Leader in Thai Society developed by Chakka 4 or virtues of Great Assistance as The wheeling Thai Society to be a Four sublime states of mind society (Kindness: Compassion: Sympathetic Joy: Equanimity). Chakka 4 comprised of: 1) living in a suitable region; good or favorable environment 2) Association with good people 3) Setting oneself in the right course; aspiring and directing oneself in the right way and 4) Having formerly done meritorious deeds; to have prepared oneself with good background. All was represented by “SIAM-Spiritual Leader Model”.