You may receive praise for your leadership abilities today, giving you a feeling of respect. Such admiration offers the validation that leaders do not always get, especially when making difficult decisions. Though in many cases, respect comes with the office or position you hold, it brings a responsibility to those you lead. You may also be providing leadership for others above you who have expectations for your performance. When you are praised by either or both of these parties, it may help to encourage you to keep up the good work. As you do your best work, relying upon your inner guidance, you are able to do what needs to be done whether you receive praise for it or not. Today you may have the opportunity to enjoy admiration and save it in your memories to help you through any challenging times in the future.

When we work for praise, we may find ourselves disappointed. Often good work doesn't get as much attention as work that needs correction or improvement. When we set our own goals and achieve them, it can be far more rewarding. And when praise does come from others, it is a pleasant surprise that we can enjoy without attachment. Awards and trophies can be great incentive to do our best work, but if we make them our goal, we may lose sight of what is truly important. Today the admiration and respect you receive are icing on the cake of a job well done.