Mahathir Mohamad as a World-Class Leader: A View from The Great Man Theory of Leadership

Mahathir Mohamad's leadership as the Prime Minister of Malaysia is an example excellent leadership. His stint peculiar he longest-serving leader in world and oldest to ever lead a country. The impact his establishes reputation outstanding supported by Great Man Theory Leadership. As effort comprehend excellence, this study examined Mahathir's through lens Leadership, which elevates based on extraordinary achievements considers be born leader. research was conducted using narrative review approach. Data were gathered qualitatively thematic analysis, from secondary sources including academic journals, dissertations, books, published articles pertaining topic results found that approach indeed aligned with underlying elements namely charismatic, intelligent, politically skilled, wise. Past studies reported possesses quality being visionary, trustworthy, authentic, resourceful, pragmatic, people-oriented, good communication skills, highly ethical, core value-based, thus strengthening premise excellence leading country has been proven beneficial both its people while attention received international community further reinforced relevance influence at local levels. It pride for Southeast Asia have world-class