Friend,
There are a lot of things I am working on to improve as a leader, but there is one thing I have seen other leaders struggle with as a consultant, and I have struggled with the same thing. What is it? Worrying too much about what others think, including those we lead.
My personality has always been one of wanting to please. I don't like people upset, especially at me. It is something that I have worked on personally and have come a long ways.
Now don't get me wrong, we should care how those we lead think of us. It is normal and to an extent healthy, helping us be more sensitive and empathetic. But when our decisions as leaders are solely made around how others might perceive us, it is too much.
Leaders must lead because they care, not because they want to be liked. And caring means having the courage to do what's right, not what's popular.
By virtue of our calling as leaders, not everyone is going to agree with us or like us. We must be more concerned with leading, rather than pleasing. If we mostly focus on pleasing, we won't be effective.
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