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You may recognize it as the feeling of despair in the pit of your stomach when you log onto your work calendar to see that another internal project review meeting has been added to the week, as the wave of hopelessness you feel in your chest when you look at your insurmountable to-do list, or maybe even as the sharp headache behind your left eye that won’t seem to go away no matter how many shots of espresso you added to your morning latte.

Conflict is a normal part of everyday life – and that applies to professional work environments. When you were an employee, you may have been able to put your blinders on and focus on your work instead of getting involved in office politics. As a leader though, you know that you have a responsibility to foster healthy relationships between your team members.

What if instead of looking at leadership challenges as obstacles or shortcomings, you saw them as opportunities for personal and professional growth? Being a leader comes with its own set of hurdles and overcoming them is crucial for growing self-confidence in your ability to lead. In this blog, we’ll discuss five common challenges leaders face in the workplace and how to overcome them.  

“Am I an effective manager?” It’s an important question to ask yourself. But how do you answer it? Is the answer yes if your team meets its deadlines? Is the answer yes if you have a satisfactory performance review? Does your answer depend on how your superiors or subordinates view you?