The study of leadership and leaders is considered one of the most extensively researched professional topics in contemporary scholarship. This master's thesis examines the political socialization of a political leader who operates both within a political party and a public institution. It aims to explain and identify the elements of personal development and the ways in which a leader acquires leadership and communication skills and knowledge. The theoretical part presents key leadership concepts, motivations for assuming leadership roles, the influence of socialization, and leadership styles. In the empirical part, based on in-depth interviews with four Slovenian political leaders, the thesis explores the factors and traits that enable the interviewees to successfully lead public institutions and political parties. The thesis seeks to determine which experiences, characteristics and factors influence the development of a political leader. Special attention is given to the impact of socialization, environment, the education system, and innate traits. Additionally, it examines how interviewees apply different leadership styles in practice. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the formation of political leadership identity and offer a foundation for further research in the field of political leadership.
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