I recently read a powerful post that said:
“People don’t leave jobs. They leave bad leaders.”

A few years ago, I would’ve reposted that in a heartbeat.
But today, after working deeply on myself — and trying to understand the systems we live and work in — I see things with a bit more nuance.

Yes, leadership matters.
Yes, toxic cultures and ego-driven management push people away.
But not all mismatches are “bad leadership.”
Sometimes… it’s just not your cup of tea.

I’ve had 1.5 years where our leadership team felt like a family. The vibe was effortless, the energy was right, and our leader brought out the best in us.
Then came a new leader — and the magic disappeared.
Not because this person was “bad,” but because the fit was off. The rhythm changed. The energy no longer matched what we’d built.

And that got me thinking:
🧠 We’re not robots you can just reprogram.
🧠 What works for me might not work for Joe.
🧠 One leadership style can feel safe to one person — and suffocating to another.

💡 There is no universal leadership style.

Some people love structure.
Some need flexibility.
Some need a leader who inspires.
Others need someone who just clears the path.

What we call “bad leadership” might actually just be misaligned expectations.
And that’s okay.

It’s time we stop simplifying leadership into right/wrong, good/bad.
Instead, let’s talk about fit, context, and mutual chemistry.

We’re not money — we’re not meant to be liked or valued the same by everyone.

So yes — let’s keep talking about psychological safety, meaning, and trust.
But let’s also hold space for complexity.
For the grey areas.
For the “it’s not working, and no one’s really to blame.”

✨ Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all.
It’s more like gardening — what grows here might not grow there.
And maybe that’s the most human truth of all.