Advice: I’m a manager with no real power. How do I support my employees?

A stressed-out manager genuinely cares for their employees, ‘but the internal politics and lack of formal power make it tough to create real change’. Q. I’m in a leadership role , managing big projects and mentoring staff, and I genuinely care about my team.

I’m working hard to support them and drive progress, but the internal politics and lack of formal power make it tough to create real change. I often feel undervalued and isolated without a supervisor or peers at my level and I worry that I come across as high strung. I ruminate over decisions and struggle to sleep because I can’t stop worrying about making things smoother for my team and doing the right thing.

How can I build my confidence , handle the stress and navigate these challenges without burning out ? – Caring, But Powerless.