[Steven Sigley]

I'd say some things to look for in a leader are:
-Dedication and extreme involvement. It helps them to be informed and make decisions.
-Some level of confidence is necessary
-Be able to know when to cut your losses if encountering a problem too great. Some designs you just have to know when to pull the plug and move on.
-open-minded to all sorts of designs, ideas, and suggestions.
-a good knowledge of physics, math, and general robotics knowledge also always helps.
-good people skills, you want someone that represents your team in a positive light.

These are just some of the things I thought of I'm sure there's plenty more.