God gives the growth and gets the credit. Two, parties can be formed around them - with some loyal to them and others seeking other leaders to rally around. Leaders must keep a balance - not being too impressed or depressed by what others say about them or treat them, but in all their actions and words showing ultimate loyalty to Christ. That kind of leader sets an example that constantly promotes unity. Also, leaders must not become too consumed by criticism.
Criticism can distract and discourage, causing leaders to become unfocused and ineffective.
Too much criticism is petty and not intended to be constructive. Criticism is not to be ignored, however. Good leaders find a way to extract the good in any criticism, if there is any, and discard the rest, keeping their eyes and main attention on Christ and what s best for the life and work of the church. Once a church member came to his pastor and said that he wanted to use his talent to help the church. The pastor thought for a moment and then came up with an answer, I suggest you do with it what the man with the one talent in the parable Jesus told.