you will never be universally received —- NEVER. everyone will never like you. the populous will always find something to critique. even your closest companions will at times seriously question you. 

SO… you still want to lead?

this internal fortitude and compass will be a defining necessity in your life of leadership. it will become especially helpful when ‘they’ were right and you were wrong. however, every wrong decision that you make will not the be the ruin of your life or your leadership forever. you will recover. some will be there to help you back up; obviously, others won’t.

IN SPITE OF THE CRITICS, THE ADVERSITY AND THE RESISTANCE, YOU MUST PUSH THROUGH AS A LEADER.

seek to find value in critique. search out other points of view. stay focused on your objectives not your means. refine your vision of the future and your personal mission. build your team. draw them close. accept wounds from your friends. keep your head up. remind yourself that you wouldn’t be happy not being the leader. keep on going. don’t settle.