Effective leaders have many common qualities. Good group leaders make an effort to learn and practise skills so they can:
* listen openly to others
* offer and accept constructive suggestions
* give clear directions
* set and meet deadlines
* give formal and informal presentations
* help members identify and solve problems
* set an example of desired behavior
* show appreciation of others' contributions
* show understanding
* encourage members to exchange ideas
* handle conflict
* guide the group in goal setting and decision making
* delegate responsibilities
* ask questions of the group to prompt responses
* create a productive atmosphere
Source: Thomas Gordon, Effective Leadership
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