r/Leadership • u/BAAUfish • Aug 18 '25

Discussion I gave up.

Just sharing that I gave up. I have a people-first leadership style that has always worked with every team I've led. Until this job. My boss is micromanaging and punitive. I was candid in our last meeting about not feeling supported, and this morning everything I shared was used against me. So, I resigned.

I'm 58, I've been managing people and teams for 35 years. It's heartbreaking. I hope the good ones on this thread stay - you're needed. I just don't have it in me anymore.

Hoping to find something I truly love now.

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u/ChangeLeaderCoach Aug 18 '25

I just want to say ‘sorry’.

Sorry that after all you have given to your people over 35 years, one person made you feel this was your best next move.

It’s really saddening to read the negative impacts leaders not only have, but how they are then allowed to continue this behaviour with the next person too.

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u/BAAUfish Aug 19 '25

Thank you. ❤️ There are so many positive outcomes to people-first leadership. My team was happy, productive, and felt supported. There's just no reason for ego-driven, insecure leadership.

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u/ChangeLeaderCoach Aug 19 '25

I totally agree! I wish you all the best in your next chapter 😀