Psychology of management

The qualities of a leader: 
- Enthusiasm 
You should agree that even with simple enthusiasm alone a person can reach unheard of 
heights. This is the very first reason necessary for the development of a person’s leader qualities. 

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In order to give rise to enthusiasm within oneself it is necessary to find an object or an area 
which causes excitement, in which a person would like to achieve a tremendous success. Often 
one needs persistence in practicing enthusiasm’s development. There are very many examples 
when a person sets to a matter with fire in his eyes and soul, and with great hopes, but at first 
unsuccessful experience (s)he resigns quickly and without hesitation. Such a person cannot be a 
leader because his/her enthusiasm is faked, and not sincere. The real enthusiasm which is typical 
of a real leader is quiet and inconspicuous. 
- Courage and bravery 
Any person who tries to become a leader must be brave in soul and body. It is only then 
when (s)he will be able to overcome the obstacles on his/her way. Courage and bravery are 
necessary in situations when a person needs “to take”, i.e. to seize what (s)he is striving for. Each 
problem occurring on the way to success and well-being should be overcome by a real leader 
with courage imminent only to a really ambitious person. A real leader treats every problem as 
another trial through which (s)he can score more winning points. And (s)he comes to solving it 
like to a new battle which (s)he will certainly win. 
- Belief 
An important demand for a leader in any epoch and sphere has been belief. For if the 
leader him/herself doesn’t believe in his/her cause, how can (s)he demand it from others? In 
modern world it is impossible to be 100% sure in what you’re doing, or that the person you’re 
talking to will not let you down with a silly, short-sighted decision or actions. The best option in 
such a situation is the test on belief. If your interlocutor is sure of his/her words, and can bear 
responsibility for his/her words and actions you can fruitfully work with him/her. 
A leader never speaks of transcendental plans which (s)he will never be able to achieve 
because this is a matter of time and these goals are stored on a shelf. (S)he never does what (s)he 
is not absolutely certain of. (S)he always looks at things in real light, sees them soberly.