- The most effective leaders are gifted at communicating with others. Without the ability to interact with others, a leader is unable to provide direction. This skill is critical for giving necessary information and helpful feedback as well. It's sometimes necessary for leaders to deliver unpleasant news, and doing so tactfully requires skillful communication as well. Communicating effectively does not just involve speaking; it's just as important for leaders to know how to listen and obtain information from others.
- A leader does not elevate herself from the group or make others feel inferior. Building positive team chemistry is a must when guiding others, and morale suffers when a wide gap exists between the leader and her followers. Leaders must make it clear they are not present to merely delegate tasks. Rather, they are a functioning part of the group. The most successful leaders allow the team to get the glory when a task is completed.
- Leaders must excel in evaluation, which White Stag Leadership Development, a nonprofit that serves young people, summarizes as an attitude that continually strives for higher goals by comparing accomplishments against the identified standards. A strong leader is constantly evaluating the situation and making the necessary adjustments. Leaders also evaluate team members to identify each individual's strengths and weaknesses and to attempt to put everyone in a position to succeed.
- Leaders must have the ability to quickly gauge the attitude of the group at any moment. This allows the leader to know how to stop a potential conflict before it causes a disruption and when additional motivation is required. He must also be able to differentiate between the times when the group needs direct assistance and when it simply needs a push to achieve its goals.
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