Problem: Article: In order to become the leader of the group, it's important that you are extremely knowledgeable about the group's goals, the industry, and the people involved. Do some research, talk with a mentor, and observe the activities of the group to become a pro. As a leader, you want to be the person with the answers. Being an expert will make you feel confident, and you will appear experienced and capable. Leaders come in all shapes and sizes, but there are a few common traits that experts believe make the best leader. For some people, transitioning into a leadership role is very natural because they already exhibit many of these leadership qualities. But for others, these qualities need to be learned and practiced. That's OK! Take a look at these qualities shared by the most successful and most admired leaders, and identify qualities you need to work on: A strong desire to take action and try new things The ability to express themselves effectively Good at motivating others Exhibit good judgment, with the ability to think fast and retain composure under pressure Genuine interest in the opinions and ideas of others Imaginative, often coming up with creative ideas or solutions Depending on the specific group, you may not be able to join in right away or you may have to start at the bottom and work your way up. That's okay! You are gaining lots of knowledge about the inner workings of the group and the people involved. Working your way up will also help you become an expert because you will have first-hand experience in more aspects of the group. Join in and look at how the current group leader runs things. Take note of what you think works and what you would improve upon if you were the leader. Maybe you want to be student council president but currently are just on the board, or perhaps you want to write for the newspaper but are just on the staff. Whatever the case, leaders don't wait for things to happen, they make them happen. Come up with some ideas for the group and figure out how you can make them happen. If you are on the newspaper staff but aren't yet a writer, pitch story ideas to the editor or volunteer to go to the football rally to interview players post-game. If you're assigned to a project at work, schedule a meeting with the other group members to outline the project and discuss goals. Being proactive in this way will put you in a leadership position within the group right off the bat. If you're involved with a club, organize special events to raise awareness of important issues or celebrations associated with the group (e.g., throw a toga party fundraiser for the Latin Club, create a display at the school entrance for Black History Month, organize a pastry bake sale for the French Club, etc.). As you take on more responsibilities and get more involved with the group, remember that confidence is extremely important. Confidence is a quality that people associate with intelligence, capability, and acumen. Even if you don't feel 100% confident yet, it is important to act like you do. Be purposeful with your words and in your movements. Try using these power positions, which help send subconscious signals that make others agree with you: Dress like a leader by always appearing professional and put together. Watch your body language. Stand up straight and avoid looking bored, tired, or uninterested. Make direct eye contact when you're talking with someone. Nod your head when you are listening. One of the most important aspects of being a leader and gaining momentum within a group is to include other people in your ideas. Leaders lead, they don't just boss people around. Be sure to ask other group members if they like the idea and encourage them to contribute to the idea or its design. By sharing your vision and getting other people to adopt it as their own, the group will work together to bring your idea to fruition with you as the lead.
Summary: Become an expert in your field. Practice good leadership qualities. Gain some experience. Take on more responsibilities within the group. Be confident. Share your ideas with the group.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unlike with soap and water, you want to make a more concentrated solution focused exclusively on the spots you plan to clean. Vinegar is an incredibly acidic substance, which makes it a perfect choice for cleaning off burnt food. Pour 1 cup (240mL) of generic vinegar into the pot. With a spoon or brush, mix the solution together. Place your pot on a burner and turn the heat to a medium-high or high setting. Make sure to leave it uncovered. Let it sit until the vinegar starts to boil, at which point your cookware should start looking cleaner. Turn off the heat and move the pot to a cool area. When used with hot vinegar, baking soda turns into an incredibly powerful cleaning product. Add about 2 tablespoons (30mL) of baking soda to your solution, sprinkling it over areas with burnt food. Let it sit for 30 minutes, allowing the pot to cool and the baking soda to soak in. Be aware that baking soda can fizz up quite dramatically when added to vinegar. To prevent fizz overflow in smaller pots, pour out between and of the vinegar before adding baking soda. with a double-sided sponge. After 30 minutes, scrub your pot with the rough end of a double-sided sponge. For marks that still won't come off, sprinkle about .5 tablespoons (7.4mL) of baking soda over their surface and scrub again. If necessary, repeat the vinegar boiling process.

SUMMARY: Fill your pot with just enough water to cover the burnt areas. Mix in 1 cup (240mL) of vinegar. Bring the pot to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons (30mL) of baking soda and let it sit for 30 minutes. Clean the pot

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you notice any parts of the dahlias that are brown or shriveled, you can remove them with a pair of gardening shears to improve the appearance of your plants. Doing this regularly can also help to prevent diseases from spreading among your plants. Make sure to discard the diseased leaves, buds, and stems, such as by throwing them away or burning them. This is a sign of a fungus, and eventually the fungus will lead to a wooly gray growth on the dahlia's petals. The fungus will continue to spread if you don't remove the damaged petals. This fungus favors cool, wet conditions. If you live in a climate where this weather is common, you may need to spray the plant with a fungicide, such as iprodione, moncozeb, or fenhexamid, which you should be able to find at a garden supply store. This is a sign of the root knot nematode, which lives in warm, sandy soil, and which can affect a variety of different plants. The knots will appear near the roots, and they will continue to worsen until the plant dies. If your soil is infested with root knot nematodes, you will need to treat it with a nematicide before you can grow healthy plants. The discoloration, combined with wilting leaves, is a sign of verticillium wilt, and it can stay in the soil for several years. This fungus will eventually kill your plant, and it can spread to other dahlias quickly if not treated. If burning isn't allowed in your area, discard these plants in the landfill. You will also need to destroy the entire dahlia plant if you see mosaic mottling on the leaves, which is usually due to a virus spread by aphids. Smut causes yellowish spots to appear on the leaves, and eventually leads to the leaves becoming brown and dry. Watering from directly overhead can lead to water pooling, allowing the growth of smut. Instead, try to water close to the base of the plant, so the water will go directly to the roots.
Summary:
Cut off any diseased parts of the dahlias. Remove flowers immediately if you see brown, water-soaked spots. Pull up the entire plant, including the roots, if you see knots forming. Burn dahlia plants and roots if you see discoloration of the veins. Avoid watering dahlias from overhead to prevent smut.