Only a well balanced person living according to their own clearly defined philosophy can earn the respect and acknowledgement of people around them. To be an inspiring and respected individual should be the goal of any aspiring manager. Successful people know their personal philosophy and live according to it; at the same time, they communicate its principles to others and thus become an inspiration. They have defined who they are and who they wish to be, and they are confident in putting their philosophy into practice in their everyday lives.