I once worked with a good team of people at an office. This was where I saw how teamwork is supposed to work. It’s also where I learned about what it takes to be a great team captain. That’s because I was best friends with the leader of our team. She let me in on all of her secrets.

Top secrets of a team captain include:

• You don’t have to have all of the answers. Many leaders try to pretend that they know things that they don’t. A good team leader will admit what she doesn’t know.
• You do have to be calm under pressure. Team captains lead their team through tough times. Have a solid and steady presence if you’re going to be a team leader.
• Don’t be afraid of technology. Our leader used cutting-edge group management software to keep track of everything that was going on with the team.
• Learn to delegate. You have to release some control in a team. Learn to delegate tasks to the right people. Learn to trust your team.
• Know that all problems have solutions. Being a team leader means that you have the final say when it comes to solving problems. If you approach problem-solving with a positive attitude then you should be fine.

What other tricks are there to being a good business team captain?

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