Being a new executive can come with plenty of challenges. It can feel like you go from being one of “us” to being one of “them” and overnight you can feel like you no longer have a peer group to help support you. Many new executives feel a sense of pressure to have all of the right answers all of the time, regardless of how much training or preparation they have had to take on the role of executive. Being the executive is unlike any other position you may hold in a law enforcement agency; that role comes with unique responsibilities and challenges. It’s important to keep in mind that while you may feel like you are the only one going through whatever experience you’re having as a new executive, there are many other executives who have been through it too. Explore the information in this section to find general guidance for new executives.