Why So Many Workers Quit Their Boss, Not Their Job
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 14 minutes
Why So Many Workers Quit Their Boss, Not Their Job
- Many people don’t leave jobs they love but leave managers they can’t work for anymore. We examine how toxic leadership styles quietly drive burnout, erode confidence and push workers toward the exit even when they may love everything else about their position.
Guests:
- Sheila Nielsen, career consultant, owner, Nielsen Career Consulting
- Laura Hambley Lovett, workplace psychologist, author, I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss.
Host: Marty Peterson
Producer: Amirah Zaveri
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