Improving the power of the squad (Part I)

Hey, Nicholas here. Just want to say that this will be a long post and you can just read the highlighted parts. This is my opinion, feel free to comment (: (Names have been changed to protect the person)

I was thinking, recently our squad has been getting chaotic and everything so just some ideas on how to improve our squad.

1. Respect and love your squadmates (NCOs too! - I know this is cliche but bear with me..)

1. That means treating them with respect, helping them instead of watching them in trouble, like instead of saying 'too bad' or laughing and walking away when your squad mate is hurt or something, you could help/comfort him.
2. Listen to what they have to say, respect their opinion, NOT ask them to 'shut up'
   

2. Communication

1. Accept criticism and improve. Criticism from your squad mates doesn't mean they're scolding your or something, it is an opportunity for you to improve, as they are pointing our your mistakes to you. So LISTEN and don't ask the person to shut up.
   
2. Of course, there is good and bad criticism. Good criticism helps the person to improve by pointing our his mistakes, while bad criticism is equivalent to scolding and insulting the person - An example of good criticism: "Ben can your say your timing louder and sharper, don't drag it, and say left-right-left-right-left-right instead of left-left-left-right", and an example of bad criticism: "Ben your timing sucks." The difference if pretty obvious.
3. Listen first. Don't ask your squad mates to shut up or fight with them.
   
4. If your squad mate is making a mistake, don't keep quiet and hope you won't get punished, then stay away and act 乖. TAKE THE INITIATIVE!
   
5. Spread the message. Self explanatory.
   

3. Squad spirit

1. That means not only thinking about your interests, but also of the squad. Win-win.
   
2. Squad spirit is NOT: pushing and shoving your squad mates out of the way so you can fall in first. The timing is for everybody, not just yourself. Don't just care about yourself. An example of squad spirit would be like helping to post the training details or helping your squadmates to find out what location for the gala dinner when their com has spoiled, or opening the door for your squad to go through (win-win).
3. If someone makes a mistake, the whole squad should share the blame. After all, nobody took the initiative to correct his mistake. Don't push the blame or point fingers.
4. One for all, all for one. "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link"
5. Teamwork. Work together. Synergy. Also self explanatory.
6. IMPORTANT: SQUAD SPIRIT TAKES EVERYBODY TO WORK TOWARDS IT, NOT JUST SOME ENTHU INDIVIDUALS.
   

4. Synergy

1. Work together.
   

5. DO IT NOW!

1. Start working towards it. Encourage your squad mates, start caring about them, help them, respect them, PERSEVERE!
2. "A year from now you may wish you had started today." - Karen Lamb

JIA YOU guys!
Together, you and I can make a difference.

-Nicholas (I love ya guys too aww *hug*)
Your ex-ex-ex squad I/C, ambassador and spokesperson for the 'Free Hugs' Campaign, and future ex-ex-ex-ex squad I/C