On the other hand, says Pinkley, you should be clear-eyed about what will happen if you stay at a company that is offering buyouts. Chances are good that your workload will increase as others take buyouts and the staff shrinks. You may not be working with the colleagues you have come to enjoy.
To be successful, a platoon sergeant must be organized, detail-oriented and able to maintain a positive attitude so that each subordinate will perform to her potential and benefit the entire unit.
Leadership Qualities Everyone Can Use. Here are a few of the qualities and traits of great leaders that you can learn and practice: 1  Self-assessment: Effective leaders periodically take stock of their personal strengths and shortcomings. Communication â Good communication skills are required at every level of business, but leaders must possess outstanding communication skills. 2  Luckily, this is a skill that can be learned. 3  Motivating teams â Inspiring others is the mark of an effective leader.