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.
Warnings. 1  Remember: A good leader is selfless. 2  Don't be bossy. 3  Make sure you don't get too power-hungry; remember that being section leader doesn't mean you have to control every minute aspect of your section's lives. 4  Don't let other people in your section tell you or your section what to do.arnings. 1  Remember: A good leader is selfless. 2  Don't be bossy. 3  Make sure you don't get too power-hungry; remember that being section leader doesn't mean you have to control every minute aspect of your section's lives. 4  Don't let other people in your section tell you or your section what to do.