Sometimes, leaders are tested. And sometimes, leaders are discouraged and put in uncomfortable positions as a result of those tests. I was tested yesterday and today. I made a decision as a leader in my business fraternity that had a significant impact on the members of the chapter as well as the pledges. I had to bring the chapter to vote one of the pledges out of the program due to lack of performance and participation. What came afterward, I had not expected, especially from the particular people in question.
One brother, who happened to be a friend of the pledge, completely abandoned me on my performance of officer responsibilities. He chose to fire back at me personally because his ego was a bit hurt from his friend not performing. Although I was simply trying to do my job and uphold the high standards people over 25 years at our chapter have worked toward, this member of the chapter chose to make things personal as an attempt to lick his wounds. I went through two days of shock and pain that this member turned his back on me and tried to blame me for doing what was in the best interest of the chapter and pledge class.
Being in leadership positions, I am continuing to learn that you cannot always please everyone. You will always be criticized and scrutinized because your every move is under a microscope. Although it is not a desirable position to be in, I am learning to deal with it a little better each time a difficult situation arises. Sometimes, you can't be the most popular person in the organization with your decisions, but as long as the integrity and betterment of the organization are the driving forces in the decisions, everyone will be stronger in the end.
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