Why great employees quit

There is an adage that “People leave managers, not companies.” Have you ever been in a situation where
you loved your company, role, career prospects, and colleagues, but found your manager exceptionally
difficult or even intolerable? You’re not alone—and therein lies the danger. Research by Development
Dimensions International (DDI), a global leadership consulting firm on “The Frontline Leader Project: Exploring the Most Critical Segment of Leaders”, (https://www.ddiworld.com/research/frontline-leader-project ), underscores the idea that people leave people, not companies. According to their findings, 57% of employees have left a job due to their manager, 14% have left multiple jobs for the same reason, and 32% have seriously considered leaving because of their manager. When great employees leave, look at the company’s leadership, not the logo. This raises an important question: Is there a distinction between a company and its leadership? Absolutely. A company’s culture is often reflected in its leadership. Managers
are the frontline representatives of the company’s values, ideals, and policies. Effective leadership is more critical than ever in today’s business landscape, shaped by the complexity of geopolitical conflicts and climate challenges. If people in leadership positions don’t embody and espouse the company’s cultural ideals, the company culture can suffer. Therefore, aligning leadership