Table 6-1 Qualities of a Good Leader • ■ Believes in the group process: Feels that the group process is valuable in helping people change and communicates that enthusiasm • ■ Creates an open, caring atmosphere: Makes members feel valued and understood • ■ Facilitates communication among members: Encourages open communication patterns and discourages destructive patterns • ■ Values creativity: Helps the group explore and appreciate new ideas and experiences different from his or her own • ■ Clarifies individual ideas or suggestions: Makes sure the group members are “on the same page” • ■ Facilitates the group process: Describes what is happening in the group; provides insight • ■ Keeps the group focused on the present: Emphasizes the “here and now” to promote interpersonal awareness • ■ Helps the group set standards and goals: Creates awareness of direction and progress • ■ Summarizes group ideas or suggestions after a discussion: Provides a conclusion that the group can accept or reject