I held the line today — enforced the deadline, said no to the exception, made the call the situation needed. It was right, and I still walked away feeling like the villain. Every time I actually use my authority, I feel like the bad guy, even when what I'm doing is exactly what the job requires.
More people experience this than they realize.
Every time you use your authority you feel like the bad guy, even when you are right.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.