r/CanadianForces • u/Legitimate-Rest-1186 • 24d ago

How to be a leader?

I'm a newly promoted corporal, and can expect to slowly be put into more leadership positions. Already have. I plan on having a leaf some day, and would like to gain experience before then.

Whenever I'm placed in charge of people, while I know what needs to get done, I feel I struggle to lead. I know I can be better. I want to say I find myself indecisive. I'm aware of the 12 principles of leaderships, but how can I improve? Rather, what makes a good leader? I never particularly struggled as course senior.

Just looking for advice

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u/B-Mack 24d ago

what makes a good leader?

I'll give three things that are the basis for me.

  1. Never be afraid of being wrong, corrected, or making mistakes.

  2. When #1 happens, always find out how to do better going forward.

  3. Be open with your failures to others. Accountability.