A good leader knows how to get and give information so that everyone understands what's going on. Everything doesn't always go as planned. The time you spend planning will be repaid many times over. At patrol meetings, record who agrees to do each task, and fill out the duty roster before going camping. Some leaders assume that the job will not get done unless they do it themselves.
Most people like to be challenged with a task.
Empower your patrol members to do things they have never tried. Set an Example. The most important thing you can do is lead by example. Whatever you do, your patrol members are likely to do the same. A cheerful attitude can keep everyone's spirits up.