Abstract: Good leaders possess counseling skills which enable them to develop positive relationships with those they lead. A high level of leader effectiveness requires training. Techniques are described which teach leaders how to release a group's productive and creative potential. These are based on a "no-lose" formula, in which leaders refrain from using their power or authority in resolving conflicts. Group members participate in decision-making and setting group goals that meet the needs of all members. Leaders must develop listening skills to help subordinates solve their problems. They learn to make their management teams more effective by turning conflict into cooperation; good performance results from groups whose members act cohesively. Organizational applications of the training model are discussed. A procedure for performance evaluation is presented which communicates the productivity expectations of the leader, consistent with the philosophy of L.E.T.