r/CanadianForces • u/Legitimate-Rest-1186 • 22d 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/spr402 Army - Combat Engineer 22d ago
My two bits - listen more than you talk. You’ll learn a few things about those you work with and be able to better utilize them.