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Do a quick Google search on "Transactional Leadership", this is a particular style that is very popular in schools and also in the military. Essentially, it uses rewards and incentives to motivate people towards a common goal. It can be autocratic as well as democratic and may be a style on which you base your own.

Of course, there are several different leadership styles and theories and good leaders use components of all of them. This is where the quote (from Abraham H. Maslow) that is used by Smaticus in his signature comes into play:

"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."

However, I believe that the transaction approach may be a good model to begin with. As Ship has pointed out, you need to remain in control and look at the overall picture not just focus on specifics. Look at other people that have good leadership skills and try to emulate their style. Like most things in life it is a case of finding out what works for you.

Look on the positive side - you said the show went "alright" which is much better that saying it sucked or it was a disaster. You just need a little confidence and to be comfortable in telling people what needs to be done and when. Good luck.