One of the local politicians
has been involved
in personal scandal
after personal scandal.
He claims these scandals
aren’t interfering with his job.
They are.
Every leader makes bad or unpopular decisions.
That’s part of leading
and part of being human.
But when the media turns
from criticizing decisions
to criticizing a leader’s personal life,
that leader becomes a distraction.
He’s no longer representing
the people/company/brand.
He’s representing himself
and that’s not what his role is.
If you’re fielding more questions
about your personal life
than about your brand/company,
it may be time to step away
from a public leadership position.