Done Quote by Libba Bray
“I know I've done the right thing but I couldn't feel worse about it, and I suppose that is part of what it is to lead.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Reflection, Libba Bray, 2021
Leadership can feel morally right yet emotionally painful, highlighting the burden of responsibility and internal conflict.
In simple terms: Right actions can feel painful for leaders.
Key Takeaway
Accept discomfort as part of leadership.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
inner conflict
ethical dilemma
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- making tough choices
- handling criticism
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
moral psychology
emotional labor
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes right choices feel painful?
- How can leaders manage emotional strain?
A Different Perspective
Not all leaders experience this intensity.
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
