The assignments, the deadlines, the questions, the staff – everything the editorial board must manage.

If you are considering becoming part of the editorial board or are already part of it, here are a few things that can help guide you as this job can get chaotic at times. First off, you have to go from wanting to change, to deciding to change, which means taking action. What makes you feel the happiest is what you should be doing. After you have made yourself comfortable, other traits or tips that are crucial to being an editor include prioritizing and time management, facing problems and working them out in an appropriate manner, having extreme patience, and learning from your staff. Again, step outside of your comfort zone, especially while being in this position as a leader and example for the rest of the staff to emulate. Educate, inspire, and get to know different people. Take your job seriously, invest in yourself, invest in your time, and most importantly, invest in others in order to have success as a leader guiding a staff member.