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OPPORTUNITY AND CHALLENGE 13

Tips to Get You Started


There are lots of ways to be a good patrol leader. Over time, you
will learn many of them. Adult leaders, the senior patrol leader,
and other patrol leaders will help you put effective leadership
methods into practice. On your own, you will learn much about
leading through trial and error.
All of that will take time, of course. The following tips can
help you lead the patrol right from the start:
• Keep your word. Don’t make promises you can’t—or don’t
intend to—keep.
• Be fair to all. A good leader shows no favorites. Don’t allow
friendships to stand in the way of treating all members of the
patrol equally. Know who likes to do what, and try to assign
responsibilities to Scouts according to their interests.

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