04/30/2026
There are decisions that damage you in ways your company's financial reports will never show.
Like executing layoffs you know will cripple your team's ability to deliver next quarter's goals.
That knot in your chest isn't burnout.
It's a warning signal telling you something specific has changed.
The organization has shifted priorities—from balancing all stakeholders to maximizing shareholder returns above everything else.
The dissonance grinding inside you is where this slow organizational shift ends up.
Does staying require permanently abandoning your principles, or does leaving preserve your ability to lead with integrity?
You cannot lead effectively when your internal compass is broken.