Hey Leaders, You’re Loved—Even When It Feels Like the World Hates You.
Michael King, MSL, ECCC
Executive Coach & Keynote Speaker | Guiding top-tier executives to build rockstar teams they’ll never want to lose—and never fear losing. | Thought Council Member, C-Suite Network
Let’s be real: Leading people is tough. And I’m not talking about the kind of tough that feels like "Oh, I just need a good cup of coffee and a motivational podcast." No. I’m talking about the kind of tough that makes you question your sanity at 2 AM while scrolling through your emails, wondering if everyone in your life has secretly formed a committee to make your job miserable.
Here’s the truth you’re not hearing enough: You are loved and respected, even when it feels like the world is falling apart, your team is on fire (literally or metaphorically), and the latest political debate—whether it’s Kamala Harris or Donald Trump—is pushing your patience to new heights.
Does it feel like no one gets you? Like your decisions are always under a microscope? Guess what—welcome to leadership in 2024. It’s a circus, and you're stuck being the ringleader while everyone else throws popcorn from the sidelines. But I’m here to tell you—you’re not alone. Not even close.
I’ve been there. And yeah, it's messy. You're navigating competing interests, impossible deadlines, and the delightful world of office politics, all while trying to stay sane during a divisive political climate that feels like an ongoing WWE match. But here’s the thing—they may not always show it, but your team respects you. They rely on you, even when they act like you’re just the person who ruins their Friday afternoons with "one more thing."
And let’s talk about this political mess for a second. You think the Trump-Harris debates are wild? Try running a meeting with half your team on Zoom, the other half barely awake, and everyone secretly scrolling through TikTok. Yeah, I said it. You’ve been there too. But here's where it gets good—you are exactly what they need. You have the skills, the insight, and the resilience to navigate this chaos. It may not always feel that way, but trust me—you've got this.
Here’s why you should believe me:
Let me remind you of something important—being a leader isn’t about making everyone happy. It’s about staying grounded when things get rough, making tough calls, and keeping your eyes on the bigger picture, even when your inbox is screaming otherwise.
You are not alone. You are doing great work. And the next time it feels like no one notices your effort or your sleepless nights, just remember—those that matter see you. They value you. Hell, even if they don’t show it, they’re counting on you to keep things steady.
It’s okay to feel exhausted, but it’s not okay to believe that your worth is tied to whether people appreciate you in the moment. You are respected, needed, and yes—loved, even in the most chaotic, divided, and stressful times.
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So keep pushing. Keep leading. And remember: you’re not the only one feeling the weight of the world. But you’re the one who knows how to navigate through it.
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