With so many different theories on leadership, it may be difficult to find the one that works for you. Regardless of which theory you choose, there are many good leadership skills that are effective in most situations. To become effective leaders, managers need to master the following set of skills: 1 . _________. Managers must have a good sense of what their departments are trying to achieve . They need to come up with detailed plans on how their team will meet the established goals . Effective managers involve their subordinates in developing plans of action. 2 . _________. Effective managers help their employees succeed. They work with employees individually when possible to help them learn good problem-solving techniques. 3. _________. Managers need to delegate responsibilities. Good leaders surround themselves with people they can trust so that they are comfortable delegating responsibilities. 4 . _________. Good leaders encourage their subordinates to come to them with problems and solutions. They help their subordinates think through solutions. 5 . _________. Good leaders see themselves as captains of teams. The team captain inspires confidence in the team members by striving for excellence and encouraging others to contribute . 6 . _________. People tend to imitate the behavior of others. To benefit from this tendency , good leaders strive to set an example. They treat other people with respect. They listen to other people’s views. They meet deadlines. They remain cool under pressure. 7. _________. Good leaders accept full responsibility when things go wrong. They share credit with others when things go right. With dynamic forces at work in the marketplace, managers and employees must continually adapt to new situations. The need to improve performance under conditions of constant change challenges managers continually to improve their motivation and leadership skills.