Are you the leader of a nonprofit and are looking for someone to chair your next event?  Maybe you’ve been asked to lead an event or are thinking about stepping into the event leadership role, Before you start recruiting or before you say ‘yes’, learn the 7 skills or traits event leaders need.  Leading or chairing an event is NOT for everyone.  I had a client say to me, “I’m the kind of person who throws a dinner party and forgets the forks”.  This was her funny way of saying she was a big-picture thinker.  Being highly organized and focusing on the details wasn’t her strong suit.   Understanding the skills and traits an event leader needs will save you time and lots of headaches in the long run. Use this list to take an honest assessment of yourself or to find someone who is suited for the event leadership role and will be happy doing it which will benefit your organization.  Now that sounds like a plan!