Things I want to say to my boss
2 days ago
- #leadership
- #workplace culture
- #employee wellbeing
- The author reflects on their recent job transition, feeling unsettled during the downtime.
- Criticizes leadership for performative care—saying one thing but acting differently, especially when not observed.
- Highlights the importance of genuine care, communication, and consistency in leadership to build trust.
- Notes the negative impact of poor leadership: silenced voices, burnout, and a broken culture.
- Emphasizes that leadership is about daily actions, not just public statements or appearances.
- Stresses that burnout is a sign of organizational failure, not employee commitment.
- Points out that by the time leadership notices cultural issues, significant damage has already occurred.
- Advocates for transparency, accountability, and creating a safe environment for team members to speak up.
- Concludes that good leadership is evidenced by what others say in the leader's absence, not self-praise.
- The author resolves to no longer invest time, attention, or energy in the criticized leadership in the coming year.