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Most people don’t leave a company because of the work. They leave because of their manager. Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh put it best: “Employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers.” After watching hundreds of teams across startups, she noticed a clear pattern. Some types of managers slowly push even the best people out. Not through one big mistake, but through everyday interactions that chip away at trust, motivation, and energy. Here are the kinds of bosses that high performers quietly walk away from: 1.The one who controls every small task, never letting you breathe 2.The one who takes credit, but never shares it 3.The one who’s always “too busy” to give feedback 4.The one who changes moods like weather 5.The one who keeps info to themselves, blocking the team 6.The one who’s never happy, no matter how hard you work 7.The one who plays favorites and ignores everyone else 8.The one who avoids risk, even at the cost of growth None of these types scream “bad boss” at first glance. But over time, they create a culture where even good people stop trying—or start looking elsewhere. Fixing culture isn’t about more perks or pizza Fridays. It’s about the way people are treated day-to-day. You don’t need to be perfect. But if you want to keep good people, you better be real, fair, and human.