According to Perry Noble, the following 10 beliefs and circumstances cause stress in leaders. I believe this is a good list, though in my opinion I wouldn't say these things cause stress in every leader. However, I do believe these are 10 common stress factors for many leaders and it is worthwhile to take a look at them and assess yourself.
1. I actually believe the church is MY church and not the LORD's church...and that I am in control rather than Him (cf. Matthew 16:18).
2. I do not trust the people who I delegate authority and responsibility to and actually begin to believe the lie that, "If I want something done right then I must do it myself."
3. When I know without a doubt what God has spoken to me to do...but I begin to listen to the "experts" who tell me that the very thing God has called me to do is an impossibility.
4. When I try to explain myself to those who don't really want an explanation...they just want to argue.
5. When I refuse to take some time to disconnect and rest, claiming that the devil never takes a day off while not understanding that the devil isn't supposed to be my example.
6. When I begin to take on the "Messiah complex" and begin to think about how much the church needs me rather than how much I actually need Christ.
7. When I worry about results more than obedience.
8. When I focus on the size of the problem rather than the size of God.
9. When I fail to share my worries and concerns and admit my mistakes to others for fear that it may make me seem weak and stupid (When...the opposite is the case, those around me actually love and respect me more when I ask for help).
10. When I become unaware of the LORD's presence every single minute of my life.
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