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What is the definition of a good leader?

Maureen Taylor
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Maureen Taylor is the CEO and Founder of SNP Communications, a leadership communications company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been helping leaders, founders, and innovators in all sectors hone their messaging and delivery for almost 30 years, and has worked with leaders and teams at Google, Facebook, Airbnb, SAP, Salesforce, and Spotify.

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Being a good leader comes down to how you treat people. A good leader motivates and inspires people to build something together.

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How can I be a good troop leader?

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Treat your troop with respect and be careful not to be too bossy. If you feel your troop is getting out of control, quiet them down by raising two fingers and asking them to do the same, saying "One, two, three, eyes on me!", or by clapping three times and asking them to repeat it to come to order. This will cut down on yelling at the group.

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How can I be a good leader but not seem bossy?

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Set a good example. Be respectful and use kind words to get them to listen to you. Try not to raise your voice, project confidence instead.

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Why should a leader be organized?

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A leader should be organized because it shows that they know what they are doing. If a leader is unorganized, people may start to question their policies and whether they really know what they are doing. Organization is also useful for the leader him/herself because it allows that person to keep track of their expectations and whether or not their subordinates have followed through on them. Essentially, a leader both looks and feels better if they are organized.

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How can I be a confident leader?

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Lead by example and make yourself clear at all times. If given a task, make sure you ask for feedback after completing it.

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What if I am just a kid and nobody wants me to lead them?

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Maybe you can show them that you are worthy of there respect. You could show them that you are smart enough, and/or you could show them that you are strong enough and let them know that they can trust you.

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How should I behave as monitor of my class?

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Act how you are supposed to and do what you know is right. If you behave and be good in class your classmates will see you as a role model and you will be a leader!

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How do I assign tasks to people?

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Assess what needs to be done and try to assign an even workload to each person. If possible, you should also take each person's strengths and weaknesses into account.

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How can someone become a more reliable person?

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Practice. Imagine yourself falling off a cliff and another you appears to give you a hand. If you are unwilling to reach out, you know the reasons.

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How should I handle a member who wants to be a leader and the teacher has already chosen me but she keeps on saying orders and it just makes the others confused?

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You could try letting her co-lead with you or giving her a specific job. If they are just pushy with no leadership qualities, take a minute to talk to them and explain why you are the leader in as nice a way as possible also, ask them why they want to lead you never know if they are a great leader as well!

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