In conversations with groups, there are often the following:

The entertainer
She or he…is the one who has the most interesting stories. A storyteller or even a clown, naturally. The entertainer unleashes a lot of energy, making the group more fun and more engaging. Sometimes the entertainer is the most dominant, taking the spotlight. But in most conversations, it’s the entertainer that keeps a conversation in a group going.

The conversationalist
This is the person who can quickly detect when the conversation is going sour and get it back on track. If someone is not heard, everyone gets a fair chance. It’s generous and selfless.

Observer
Sitting back passively is more natural for the observer. But the precious moment is thinking about a general thoughtful question that gets the group thinking differently. Now what if the sky was actually green rather than blue? It may come off dreamlike, but there’s no purpose beyond just encouraging more insightful conversation.