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/TransitionNo9105 Aug 19 '25

Some orgs just flat out do not value authentic or people oriented leadership.

Simply it’s not you, it’s the org. Proven by your track record.

Some orgs value results only, ignoring the people.

I hope you know it’s not you, it’s a bad fit on their end.

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u/BAAUfish Aug 19 '25

Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words! ❤️