I often tell people that we will all make mistakes; what matters is how we treat them: this gives members the confidence to make decisions. According to Corey (2011), group leaders “show courage by taking risks in the group and admitting mistakes by being vulnerable, being willing to change members in a respectful way, acting on intuitions and beliefs, discussing with the group their thoughts and feelings, about the group process, and being willing to share one's power with group members” (p. 16). Being a leader gives you influence and power over others, whether directly or perceived. I have been president of several social organizations and led the restructuring of one of these organizations. In this capacity, I had to demonstrate courage even in times when I may not have been sure of myself. It is the responsibility of leaders to value honesty, respect, openness, risk-taking and assertiveness; they can foster these qualities in members by demonstrating them in a group” (2011, p. 28). In all groups, whether therapeutic or social, a leader must guide and influence members using these factors where the leader can share their thoughts and feelings and contribute to the group. In my capacity as a group president, I have had to overcome many challenging and difficult obstacles, resulting in the group requiring my leadership skills to make changes. Without my courage and righteousness I was able to share my power with group members allowing us to act cohesively