We want others to like you, accept and admit you as part of the team. But, added to that, we are in roles or positions that require us to make decisions in the organization’s interest, which may not be the most popular or favorable decision. These may include people decisions, cost cutting, and even setting and maintaining the expected standards, ensuring performance aligns with the goals.
Ultimately any decision that adversely impacts or affects others may be unfavorable at the moment. Still, if it is in the long-term interest of the group or organization, they will, in time, inevitably accept and praise the bold move.
To fulfill one’s role and maintain our values, we may not always be popular. Instead, it is about doing the right thing. Changing people, changing culture, and driving towards results can be challenging, but it is required, and leading people can feel unpopular. No different to school, the most popular at the time are not necessarily remembered for the best of reasons and will not always be the ones to attain anything extraordinary.
