%K SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP TODAY : CHALLENGGES AND REALITIES %I INSTITUT AMINUDDIN BAKI %A Aisham Seitova %A Maganat Shegebayev %X This paper provides an examination of different models, characteristics and skills of leadership typically shared by successful leaders in order to determine what makes a successful leader in the educational system. Certain personal characteristics, however, may be possessed in order to develop staff effectively. The focus of the analysis adheres to the leadership in the Kazakhstan schools on the condition of services and the qualities that engage in good leadership. Models and theories are used to measure the requirements of good leadership. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion. %C PAHANG, MALAYSIA. %P 11-35 %B PROCEEDINGS 2ND REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT %L iab_repo453 %T SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP TODAY : CHALLENGGES AND REALITIES