You do not have to be officially designated as a leader of a group to be an effective leader. Leadership is a process that helps a group to achieve its goals. Leaders and group members can mutually influence each other's ideas. Leaders should be well organized and have made time in their lives for their organization. Leadership requires commitment.
Leadership is a mix of knowledge, values, skills, and behaviours.
Each of us has beliefs about what characteristics an effective leader should possess. Your group will assess your leadership, and your success may depend on how well your leadership characteristics match those that they value. By knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, you can also develop a plan to work on those areas you may wish to improve. Recognizing strengths and compensating for weaknesses represents the first step in achieving positive self regard. A successful leader makes an effort to learn and practise skills.