When Success Feels Like a Setback: My Accidental Leap into Leadership

I always thought getting promoted was the dream, but nobody warned me about the reality check that comes with it. Last month, I was moved to head up a new team in our Dallas office, all because my degree looked good on paper. Suddenly, I’m the youngest manager in the room, and it feels like everyone’s waiting for me to trip up. Whenever I try to share ideas or ask for updates, I get blank stares or awkward silence. The only time I get real attention is when something goes wrong—then the blame lands squarely on me. I never expected leadership to feel this lonely. Has anyone else been thrown into a role just because of their qualifications and felt totally out of place? I’d really appreciate any advice on how to win over a team that doesn’t seem to want me there. 😓 #LeadershipStruggles #TeamDynamics #WorkplaceReality #JobCareer