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Lonely being a leader
5 years ago
Being a leader in anything can be lonely place.
I think why is do to the fact you are putting 'You' out in front. Willing to bring your ideas to the table. To make those you lead improve themselves. Helping them see more can be accomplished as a team then an individual.
But the cost is, you as the leader, are in front of the group and the face. You will be the first one to be tracked down if something goes wrong. You will be yelled at, mocked and ridiculed for your poor decision from your superiors and colleagues.
You need to be the one that helps keep the moral high. In other words, keep your team on the level of what is going on, but do not bring them down. Have them know they can do better and hold them to that stander.
The amount of stress to be a good, and efficient leader is great, no matter where it sits at the totem pole or hierarchy. You will meet resistance from above, around and below you.
Lastly, being a leader isn't a glorious role. You will take the blame for your team's failures and other will be recognized for your success. The moment you think you are the, 'Hero of the story'. You already lost sight what being a leader is.
I think why is do to the fact you are putting 'You' out in front. Willing to bring your ideas to the table. To make those you lead improve themselves. Helping them see more can be accomplished as a team then an individual.
But the cost is, you as the leader, are in front of the group and the face. You will be the first one to be tracked down if something goes wrong. You will be yelled at, mocked and ridiculed for your poor decision from your superiors and colleagues.
You need to be the one that helps keep the moral high. In other words, keep your team on the level of what is going on, but do not bring them down. Have them know they can do better and hold them to that stander.
The amount of stress to be a good, and efficient leader is great, no matter where it sits at the totem pole or hierarchy. You will meet resistance from above, around and below you.
Lastly, being a leader isn't a glorious role. You will take the blame for your team's failures and other will be recognized for your success. The moment you think you are the, 'Hero of the story'. You already lost sight what being a leader is.
