I never quite understood exactly what was meant by “It’s lonely at the top.” I’m finding out. This or that issue will come up, so I go get advice from my five supervisors. Of course, I get five different opinions. I try to take the best elements from each person’s ideas to come up with a workable solution, but in the end the outcome is on me. It was a lot easier being a member of the choir than it is being the conductor.