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Relevance. The research is relevant as it addresses the need to develop emotional intelligence in future leaders of general secondary education institutions, which is crucial for effective management and leadership in today's educational environment. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to identify the main characteristics and directions of emotional intelligence management in future managers of general secondary education institutions (GSEI). Methodology. The study employed a qualitative methodology, conducting semi-structured interviews with school leaders across different regions of Ukraine, as well as using questionnaires to assess emotional intelligence levels in a group of students preparing to become educational leaders. Results. The main results of the study present the interpretation of the concepts of �emotional intelligence� and �self-management�, their interaction, main characteristics and features of development. It is highlighted that the future head of a GSEI is constantly in contact with students and other people, which requires the development of emotional intelligence and successful interaction with them in their activities. The competence of the leader includes such important aspects as the process of establishing communication, the ability to control emotions, the ability to introspect and resolve various situations. In today�s environment, emotional intelligence management allows future professionals to become competitive in the labour market. The study describes the peculiarities of emotional intelligence management in the future professional activity of general secondary school teachers. The development of emotional intelligence is a personal resource of future managers, which affects the effective performance of their professional activities in emotionally stressful situations. Conclusions. Based on the analysis of scientific material on this issue and the results of empirical research, emotional intelligence provides a leader with the cognitive ability to understand and manage emotions, analyse emotional information, build individual psychological well-being, and establish successful social interactions. Keywords: self-management; general secondary education institution; head of general secondary education institution; educational process; emotional intelligence
Volotovska et al. (Fri,) studied this question.