[header] How to effectively lead groups [title] Do ice breaker activities. [step] One way you can be a good group leader is to break the ice with activities when the group first gets together. Do ice breaker activities with the group so everyone can introduce themselves. 
Make sure all the group members get a chance to speak to one another on the first day so they feel less like strangers. [substeps] For example, as an ice breaker, you may do a simple go around in the group where everyone says their name and a personal detail about themselves.