We appear to now live in age where society doesn’t breed real leaders any more.
The characteristics of being robust, resilient, forthright and focused on a single outcome aren’t promoted and have been replaced by a culture of not overcoming adversity, trying not to upset people and handing out participation medals.
People who are confident and back themselves are often not liked. It makes leadership very difficult and challenging.
Often if you believe in yourself, you are called arrogant. If you are assertive, you are labelled aggressive. They are all terms used to diminish people by those made uncomfortable or envious of strong-minded, stand-out people.