LEAD, dont follow. Some people have a natural instinct for leadership, other have to build. There are managers, and there are leaders. Learn to be both, and when to apply accordingly.
Set the example, be the example.
Have a mentor, regardless if its another NCO or someone higher ranking, you need that input/guidance.
Learn from your mistakes, and others.
Know what battles to fight, and what bridges to burn, not all of them are worth fighting.
Hold those accountable around you for their actions, including other NCO's, just dont turn a blind eye.
Give constructive feedback, cultivate & empower those under you to your job, and hold them to the same standards you hold yourself to. Be realistic....
Be prepared for change, manage it correctly. It will happen especially in today's military.
Realize, there are some things you cant influence.
Rate someone truthfully. The military would promote alot less shitbags if SNCO/NCO's had alot more conviction and actually rated people on their performance, and not the "norm". If someone sucks, rate them as such, dont award them with a fake performance report marking, your only screwing yourself, and the rest of the people in the process.
When you "say" someone is a good NCO it doesnt mean just as work, or doing their job. I know people who are good, but then you those who would give their shirt off their back or their last dime. Those are your "good" NCO's. Its a well rounded package.
Lastly, just take care of your people. Guard them from the bad people, the stupid policies, and everything in your control. Be that "filter" and voice of reason.
Everything you said is all wrong. j/k. well spoken :rockon: