Overconfidence leads to unwarranted display of bravado and becomes the ultimate nemesis of leadership.
Leadership occassionally confuses bravado for bravery. The elementory differentiators between the two is made-up of: Maturity
Discretion
Assessment
Caution
Capability
Wisdom
Collectively, these elements make-up what is called the 'depth' of a leader's personality.
Cross the limits and you are in trouble for remember...
Depth is the ultimate humbling factor between 'confidence' and 'over- confidence'... between winning and losing.
The 'Shahnameh' story of Prince Shiamak in the doodle illustrates this dilemma.