Influence of expression of leadership qualities on the choice of leadership style and the degree of achieving success in professional activities

Leadership is a specific type of managerial interaction based on the most effective combination of various sources of power and aimed at motivating people to achieve common goals. Target. To determine the influence of the expression of leadership qualities on the choice of management style and the degree of success in professional activities. Results. A study was conducted to study the leadership qualities of nursing service managers and their influence on the choice of management style, the dependence of leadership qualities on age, length of service and qualifications was revealed, the influence of leadership qualities on the effectiveness of professional activities of nursing personnel was determined, the relationship between the expression of leadership qualities, leadership styles and the effectiveness of professional activities of nursing service managers was established. Conclusion. The study revealed a relationship linking leadership qualities with management style, the degree of success in professional activities. This relationship is manifested in the fact that nursing service managers aged 35 to 44, with work experience from 11 to 20 years, with the first or highest qualification category have the most pronounced leadership qualities and they are leaders not only in their position in the service, but also leaders in «life», which means they have a high degree of success in professional activities.