If you accept the call to leadership, you must be willing to be misunderstood, criticized, opposed, accused — even rejected.
October 31, 2025
By Lenore A. Brinson – Executive Director | Nonprofit Management
If you accept the call to leadership, you must be willing to be misunderstood, criticized, opposed, accused — even rejected.
Because leadership isn’t about applause — it’s about alignment. It’s about having the courage to make decisions that may not be popular, but are rooted in integrity and vision. True leaders understand that growth often happens in silence, in seasons where few understand the “why” behind your choices.
You’ll be talked about, questioned, and at times, left standing alone. But that’s the refining fire where conviction is built and character is revealed.
Leadership is not for the faint of heart — it’s for those who choose purpose over popularity, service over comfort, and truth over validation.
