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Being in charge can be a heady thing. We all love the idea of being the boss, the one who gets to call the shots and be treated with respect. But, as with many things in life, we need to be careful what we wish for. We have all had experiences in our professional and personal lives with those who have handled the position well and plenty of experiences with those who haven’t.
Some people seem to have a natural affinity for the leadership role. Some crave it with near dangerous desperation. For some it is merely the natural progressive outcome of the hard work and development they have engaged in. And for some it is a mantel which gets suddenly thrust upon them by unforeseen circumstances.
However we get there once we are in the role of leader it comes with certain privileges and responsibilities. Those who are aware of them and make conscientious efforts to do right by them can make incredible and inspirational leaders. Those who seek merely the power and prestige almost always wind up making toxic, destructive, and ultimately failed ones.
There are a lot of different leadership styles, most often built upon or a reflection of the personality of the leader. Some are aggressive and bombastic while others, to steal Robin Williams’…