Why all the best leaders are lonely

[@keliastewart9267]

Feeling rejected and isolated by my peers as I became a leader really challenged me. It had me wondering if I was doing something wrong. That maybe I needed to do more than find ways to improve my character, but potentially compromise it or behave in a way that was unauthentic for the sake of being liked. The experience helped grow me, because it prompted me to begin journaling and finding videos like this which have served as a great inspiration in my leadership journey. Thank you.

[@kevindix5864]

The fear of rejection...more powerful than the rejection...awesome...getting comfortable with whom we really are, and being ready to share that reality, and encourage others to do the same.

[@coolParadigms]

The fear of rejection 🦖 is often a huge obstacle toward learning and self improvement but on the other hand not caring about what other people think and feel may short circuit any kind of cooperation, so the best option is often a ☀subtle trade off between the two extremes.

[@manoupardo2977]

Sarah I loooooove this. As usual. Resonates in me tons. Always staying your true self. Always!!!

[@jasonkrick1614]

Where I use to live. I ww as the least successful and dumbest person in the group I hung out with. My friends were CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies. Investment bankers that handle billions and billions of dollars. And some were heirs of mega companies. All hyper wealthy. All hyper successful. I was also the youngest in my group. I loved being a part of this group. I learned and grew and grew. But, as all baby birds must do. I left the nest. And started my own thing. And also became hyper successful. But I was no longer the dumbest and least,successful person in my group. I wanted to be that person. To learn more and more. But unfortunately. No one around me was better than me. Now, that may sound like a brag. But it isn’t. I am quite alone because no one relate to me. And I don’t like wasting my time talking about the kardashians. So, that’s why leaders and successful people are lonely.

[@michellesimons5634]

Often the fear of rejection for me is borne out of loneliness and just wanting to belong and have a tribe. But if you have to change yourself to truly fit in, its still not your tribe. I'm speaking to myself here. Grieve the situation for not being what you thought it was and move on.

[@Sharedcare]

cool

[@29stealth]

I believe your definition of Leadership is Wrong!! and I’m talking to whomever posted this title