Everybody wants to be a leader, but few want to do what it takes to be a successful leader. So what DOES it take to lead? Whether you are leading a team of 2 or 2,000 it is not always easy. Regardless of your rules and policies, not everyone will like you. I’ve personally found this is especially true if you try to do the right thing.

Yep, unfortunately, standing for the "right" often causes the chasm to occur, it sifts those employees who have pure hearts away from those who would rather go their own way. It has been my experience that it’s easy for a leader to feel alone. The saying "it’s lonely at the top" holds true. When you’re in a position of authority, you will make enemies.

You may find yourself feeling like an outsider among friends who used to be peers and have now become employees. How do you cope with these emotions, while maintaining your authority?

This is a situation I have faced. Through a series of hardware issues, software issues, personnel issues and other miscellaneous problems, it seemed like once I had been placed in a position of authority all hell had broken loose. The problems were unsurmountable. I felt like I was quickly drowning in a pool of hopelessness.

Thankfully,  a couple of  wise women helped me change my perspective on the situation. I had been placed in that position of authority because I was equipped to handle the job. And so are you. If you find yourself suddenly thrust into a position you may not be comfortable with, remember the reason you’re there. Somebody knows you can handle it.

Rise up to the occassion and prove ‘em right!

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