Leadership

As we work in teams for our group project, I learn that having a leader is very important. When no one takes control of what is going on, its like running around with your head off. People are still willing to work and such, but its hard to get things done by a certain time period. So I think it is important for everyone to learn to be a leader. I thought I would list some important skills a leader should have. A leader should have a positive attitude. As a leader there is a lot going on around you, some of which may be good, some which may not be exactly what is expected. The leader should keep the atmosphere around him a fresh and healthy one. That way he or she is able to convince the people about the decisions taken by him.
Of course a leader should be able to be a problem solver. When a problem arises he or she should be able to take a step back and find the best way to fix the situation. A leader should be open. Other people are going to have ideas on how to get things done. If the leader is open the other people in the group will be more willing to share the ideas that they have and that way your project could be better. A leader needs to be a good listener, he or she should make appropriate decisions at a certain time. A leaders should have a good sense of time. There are a lot of deadlines when working on a project, so he or she should keep his or her commitments and make sure that the others also keep theirs. A leader should be able to delegate responsibility and authority. By doing this it takes weight of his or her shoulders, and also makes others feel responsible and it helps them feel important and build confidence.