In her recent LinkedIn post, former shark and Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh shared insights on rampant employee exodus. She quipped

Employees don’t leave companies; they leave managers.

She further enlightened the readers about eight kinds of managers that leave no stone unturned in persuading an employee to dust their boots and leave the organization. She narrates

The Micromanager: Oversees every small detail, leaving no space for trust or autonomy.

The Credit Taker: Quick to celebrate wins, slow to share recognition.

The Ghost: Hard to reach, offers little support or feedback.

The Volcano: Temperamental, making consistency impossible for teams.

The Information Hoarder: Keeps knowledge closed off, stalling team growth.

The Never-Satisfied: Raises the bar constantly, rarely acknowledges progress.

The Favoritist: Focuses energy on a select few, often sidelining others.

The Risk-Free Boss: Shies away from innovation, limiting new ideas and growth.

Employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers. As per me, here are 8 types of managers that are hardest to work with

The Micromanager: Oversees every small detail, leaving no space for trust or autonomy.

The Credit Taker: Quick to celebrate wins, slow to share… pic.twitter.com/ln4BXEXlMD
— Ghazal Alagh (@GhazalAlagh) July 3, 2025

She further suggests that a “conversation can’t stop at perks or policy” if the organizations want to strengthen culture and retain their top talents.

Here’s how the users online reacted to Ghazal Alagh’s eight types of managers post. One user remarked, “The “Ghost” manager was the toughest for me. No feedback, no direction, just silence. It felt like playing darts blindfolded. Eventually, I left to find someone who’d actually show up.”

Another user commented, “A toxic manager doesn’t just ruin your workday. They slowly drain your confidence, self-worth, and peace of mind. Bad leadership isn’t tough love. It’s a ticking time bomb for team morale and mental well-being.”

A third noted, “This is absolutely perfect! As employees, more than the freebies, we look for empathy, appreciation, learning and a sense of belonging. If neither exists, then that’s the time to look for better opportunities.”

The “Ghost” manager was the toughest for me. No feedback, no direction, just silence.

It felt like playing darts blindfolded.

Eventually, I left to find someone who’d actually show up.
— Amit Misra (@amit6060) July 3, 2025

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