Leadership Isn’t A Popularity Contest

DAY 47: 90 Days. 90 Sparks.

Early in my leadership journey, I wanted to be liked.
I avoided hard conversations.
Smoothed over disagreements.
Tried to please everyone.

But here’s what I’ve learned:
If your goal is to be liked by everyone, you’ll end up leading no one.

Because real leadership means:
– Making tough calls
– Setting clear boundaries
– Saying things people might not want to hear, but need to

It’s not about being harsh.
It’s about being honest… with empathy, but without compromise.

Today’s Spark:
The goal isn’t to be liked. It’s to be trusted.

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