You learned to lead by making mistakes.
Maybe it was your first year teaching. Maybe it was in college, or if you were lucky, in high school or a club or organization like Scouting.
Wherever it was, your first leadership moments were full of unsuccessful moments, and you learned from them. You became a good leader by reflecting on those moments.
When the people I mentor start to develop their leadership skills, I know they will make mistakes. They will not automatically be good leaders.
It is incumbent on me to observe the rising leaders, reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, step in to support when it makes sense, and offer feedback to help them grow. I would have become an effective leader much more quickly with that support, and it’s a privilege to offer that support to others.