Everyone wants a great leader.
A 10 out of 10.
Visionary.
Supportive.
Decisive.
Fair.
But not everyone stops to ask
if they are a great team member.
Some people demand a perfect leader
without checking
if they are even showing up as a five.
Expectations are heavy.
And the truth is,
leaders are often judged more harshly
than the people they lead.
Mistakes are magnified.
Decisions are questioned.
Intentions are misunderstood.
In moments like this,
real leadership is not about resentment.
It is about resilience.
The answer is simple.
We love them anyway.
Even when they are difficult.
Even when they are inconsistent.
Even when they are not easy to lead.
Yes.
Because leadership is, in many ways,
parenting in a professional setting.
Guiding.
Correcting.
Teaching.
Building capacity.
Raising people beyond where they started.
Bosses can demand.
Leaders must lift.
They carry the weight.
They absorb the pressure.
They stay steady
so others can grow.
That is the burden.
And the privilege.
Of leadership.