Power struggles, ego-related conflict, relationship friction

A police officer getting spit on by a detainee
The head of a country hearing rumors of a coup
A parent being consistently challenged by a strong-willed or disobedient child
A sports captain feeling threatened by a talented and popular team member
A boss whose employee goes over their head to complain about them
A religious leader's behavior or beliefs being challenged by their parishioners
A military officer's command being threatened by soldiers going rogue
A referee losing control of a game they're officiating
A teacher being continually disrespected by their students

Embarrassment and emasculation being on display
Not being sure who is loyal and who isn't
The character yelling or using threats to try to regain control
Having to discipline a disobedient child or teen
Enduring backtalk, snide remarks, and sarcasm
No one showing up to the character's meetings
Having to make concessions to keep problems from escalating
Having to navigate tricky politics to get things done
Dealing with propaganda produced by the opposition (attacks in social media, false information being distributed, etc.)
The character constantly having to defend and justify their actions
Being extra careful with information and protocol so nothing can be used against them
Time spent setting countering rumors and false information
Not being able to enforce rules
The character overthinking every decision they make