Psychological and pedagogic conditions for effective development of leadership qualities of future psychologists

Abstract

Leadership qualities of a true specialist do not appear by themselves. These qualities can be formed in the process of training of students in a higher educational institution. There fore, modern higher education must help each student to define themselves as responsible, free in their creative choice, active and proactive personality. At the same time, the key characteristics of forming of a leader are personal orientations based on the acceptance of each student’s personality as a unique individual, who has their own interests, needs, views, personal values and seeks to exercise the right to choose the path of self-development and self-determination. Competitiveness of a graduate of a higher educational institution as a largely depends on their active life position and presence of leadership qualities. When forming leadership qualities, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the social environment, specifics of professional activities and the challenges that the future professionals are facing.