Process Essay: What Makes A Good Group Leader

There are many things that come together to make a person a good group leader. Many of the aspects that make a good leader are thought of immediately by just about anyone, such as, good communication and social skills. People generally want to follow and be a part of groups that are positive. They want to know that somebody gets who they are, their struggles, their fears, and their hopes. To be able to make members feel these things, a leader must have excellent communication and social skills, but a leader must also be able to connect with their group members. Connection is where the strength of the group lies. If a leader is not capable of forming connections with the members then the group will not be strong or successful. To better accomplish this essential connection, group leaders must be able to put themselves in the shoes of the group members. They must allow themselves to see the group member’s problems from the perspective of the group member, not just from a leadership perspective.
According to Corey (2012), there are seventeen essential …show more content…
He states,

Management provides structure and order to the world but does not create much that is new . . . many of our ideas of good leadership are infected with a management mindset. We think leadership is about positive human traits, a well-articulated vision, and walking the talk. These are good things, but they miss the real point of leadership, which is the capacity to deal with the uncertainty of a new future by creating a sense of belonging and strong community (pg. 1).

A good group leader must assist the group members in dealing with the uncertainty of the changes they are trying to incorporate into their lives. A good group leader must provide a vision and set a good example for the group members but they must also make the group members feel comfortable, accepted, and part of their recovery