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.
How to determine what you're good at and where you need help. Purposeful leaders understand who they are. This is very important because before you can lead, you have to be comfortable in your own skin. That means you have to have a realistic picture of your strengths, weaknesses and skill sets.