Is This What Success Feels Like? Why Does It Feel So Lonely Up Here?

I always thought getting a leadership role would be the highlight of my career, but now that I’m here, it feels like I’m more invisible than ever. On my first day as the new team lead, the office was filled with an awkward silence—people I used to joke with at lunch barely even looked my way. Every meeting feels like I’m talking to myself. My ideas just hang in the air, and no one seems interested in joining the conversation. I can’t help but think it’s because I’m younger than most of the team, and maybe they don’t take me seriously. Has anyone else felt this kind of isolation after stepping into a new role? How did you get your team to open up and trust you? I’d love to hear your stories or advice—honestly, I could really use it right now. 😔 #LeadershipJourney #WorkplaceGrowth #TeamDynamics #JobCareer