Posted on Jul 4, 2020
What advice can you give for a new NCO to become a better leader?
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I have been reading, learning, and watching. Just looking for anything more that will make a me a better leader.
Mentorship
Leadership
NCOs
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Seek a mentor, Read the Creed and understand it. Speak to your mentor about hit. Figure out how to employ is within your daily activity. Lead from the front, find time to speak to your Sokdiers, know what makes them tick. Take leaderships guidance and directives determine how to execute best based on the abilities of your Soldiers and own the result. Never play the blame game. All leaders falter, it is how you get back in it, facing leaders and subordinates. Commit to excellence and treat your Soldiers with respect.
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Your subordinates will emulate you - for better or worse. If you cut a corner, they will see that as acceptable and they'll do the same. If they see you slide out of something, they'll expect it as well.
Like the old Traits of an NCO listed, SET THE EXAMPLE that you want to see in your people.
Like the old Traits of an NCO listed, SET THE EXAMPLE that you want to see in your people.
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Just do your best, don't treat your underlings like dirt, but on the flip side don't let them treat you the same way, use respect and treat them fairly.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
That works and besides they will do what is expected of them but treat them with respect they will do even more because they want to. Be a leader as well as a Team member with those You work with Who are also under You Supervision or management. Respect beyond just a rank or position has to be earned.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth - I always saw positive results be it a small team or a few hundred Men and women. Respect is a two way street.
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Sergeants tell subordinates “(you) go do” Leaders say “Lets go do”
Never display doubt in yourself, the mission, or superiors in front of your subordinates.
Embrace the Creed as your job description and have the courage to hold your peers accountable.
Never display doubt in yourself, the mission, or superiors in front of your subordinates.
Embrace the Creed as your job description and have the courage to hold your peers accountable.
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Lead by example.
Know your weaknesses and seek self improvement.
Eat last, leaders congregate at the end of the chow line, shut up and listen.
Lead by example.
Know your weaknesses and weaknesses of others.....
Know your weaknesses and seek self improvement.
Eat last, leaders congregate at the end of the chow line, shut up and listen.
Lead by example.
Know your weaknesses and weaknesses of others.....
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Don't ever ask people to do anything that you wouldn't do and work side by side help them to be better and reach for higher goals hold accountability and uphold the values
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
exactly, that is what works every time where everybody can actually be part of the team. If the leader not only leads but also demonstrates they are willing and actually do contribute to the work the entire team does people will do extra because they want to. Lead by example.
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Listen more than you talk. Observe more than you physically see. Watch your Six. And find a good Top or SGM to serve as your mentor.
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One of the most important things my mentor told me “Mission first, People always.”
One of the most important things my mentor told me “Mission first, People always.”
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SSG (Join to see) Learn by your mistakes and do not make the same mistake twice. Lead by example and work on any areas that you are weak in.
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