Joris van Huët

Grow Your Boat

Still figuring out where your revenue comes from as a Fashion brand running on Shopify doing > 30K MRR? Read on 👇

We do this:

Connect your marketing data sources,
>>>
Ask questions,
>>>
Act upon clear and actionable insights.

We cure frustrated DTC brands of their inaccurate data analytics.

It's really that simple.

Founder & CEO

marketingupgrade.pro

People call me when their marketing broke or it's slowing down. We then have a fun call after which a usually equally fun follow-up meeting takes place. By then we've narrowed down what needs to be down and how much time will be needed to get there.

Owner - Performance marketeer - EN, FR & NL

Marketing Advisor - NL

Scaled DTC brands in the Netherlands doing 1Mio+ ARR.

- Paid Social performance marketing execution.
- Growth Manager of a performance marketing team (5).

Senior Growth Specialist - NL

Helped design, build and operate inbound - and outbound marketing systems.

Digital Marketeer - NL & EN

Helped validate and / or soft launch MVP's designed by R&D departments of AAA's in the F&B, GM/HBC and Financial Services industries.

Corporate Venture Marketeer - EN & FR

Helped with the definition, conception, implementation and execution of Marketing, PR and Sales strategies. Together we aim to further establish Briqwise as a global brand.

Chief Marketing Officer - Briqwise - NL & EN

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Helped Tournify with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing, PR and Sales strategies. Together we aim to further establish Tournify as a global brand.

Chief Marketing Officer - Tournify - EN, FR & NL

I worked as a research assistant for Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch executive agency for public works and water management. My main task was to conduct a research project on how to scale the use of second hand furniture in the Netherlands to bolster sustainability in the industry.

The research project involved:

- Reviewing the literature on the environmental and social benefits of second hand furniture, as well as the barriers and drivers for its adoption by consumers and businesses.

- Conducting interviews and surveys with various stakeholders, such as furniture manufacturers, retailers, resellers, refurbishers, NGOs, and customers.

- Analyzing the data and identifying the best practices, opportunities, and challenges for scaling the use of second hand furniture in the Netherlands.

- Developing recommendations and strategies for Rijkswaterstaat and other relevant actors to promote and facilitate the circular economy of furniture.

The research project was a valuable learning experience for me, as I gained insights into the complex and dynamic system of furniture production and consumption, and the potential for circular solutions to reduce waste and emissions, while creating social and economic value. I also improved my skills in research design, data collection and analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement.

I enjoyed working with a diverse and motivated team of researchers, consultants, and experts from Rijkswaterstaat and other organizations. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important and innovative project.

(a.i.) Marketing Advisor - Rijkswaterstaat

Whether it’s a card game for two players with battling animals, a tactics game for your PC or your favorite digital board game on mobile, Grumpy Owl Games wants to turn your game experience into something that puts a smile on your face.

Smiling is a lot easier if the game you’re playing is easy to understand, nice to look at and makes you come back for more. That is why we create beautiful, accessible and high-quality games for your screens and tabletop.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps Grumpy Owl Games with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing, PR and Sales strategies. Together we aim to further establish the Grumpy Owl Games brand worldwide.

(a.i.) Marketing - Grumpy Owl Games - EN, FR & NL

Huispedia aims to democratize the real estate industry and give the power back to whom it's all about: the homeowners.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps Huispedia further establish their brand among homeowners in the Netherlands.

(a.i.) Marketing Advisor - Huispedia - NL

INNOVATE is committed to finding and supporting the Most Innovative Student in the
Netherlands. The grand ideas of tomorrow should be given a stage today. That’s why
we are looking for students with either an idea or a functioning start-up, who aim
to solve social and environmental issues. Ideas that tackle macro problems and are
being worked on to produce a head-on solution. Social inequality, climate change, the
relationship between essential data and privacy: in order to face the societal challenges
of the future, we have a hunch you’re out there coming up with innovative solutions.

(a.i.) Marketing Manager @ Innovatiefste Student van Nederland - INNOVATE

INNOVATE has the power to inspire people, and to show that innovation is something you should do, especially when things go wrong. That is why INNOVATE was there in 2020. This time we mainly manifested ourselves digitally, and not in the form of all kinds of large physical events. We developed into an online platform where others can present themselves, and organized no fewer than 5 online (live) INNOVATE Meetups with dozens of innovative parties from the Arnhem, Nijmegen and Wageningen region. This formula provided connection, inspiration and activation. In 2021, we will continue to work from that online vision for the time being. There will also be a number of offline activities, where regulations allow.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps INNOVATE with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing, PR and Communication strategies. Together we aim to further establish the INNOVATE brand, mainly in the Netherlands.

(a.i.) Marketing Manager - INNOVATE

It is only logical to use existing materials and to produce locally with fair conditions and transparent payments while designing products that last. We see waste materials as a mountain full of potential, and by simply maximizing the lifespan of materials we aim to reduce the waste pile, one bag at a time.

Introducing our bag made out of banners, car seatbelts and inner tubes from bicycles. For every occasion, we got your bag!

Co-Founder - Het Nieuwe Logisch - EN & NL

The Bin creates products from waste. With us, any company in any industry can become part of the new economy. Simluator of the circular economy.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps The Bin with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing, PR and Sales strategies. Together we aim to further establish the The Bin brand, mainly in the Netherlands.

(.a.i.) Marketing Lead - The Bin

Health organizations and insitutes come to Amulet for custom eHealth platforms, (web)apps, portal and websites. Thanks to a broad range of clients we are familiair with a number of technologies and innovations, which we can apply in each industry. Our belief is that tech is a tool the bring joy to hard-working individuals.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps Amulet with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing, PR and Sales strategies. Together we aim to further establish the Amulet brand, mainly in the Netherlands.

(a.i.) Marketing Lead - Amulet

Start-up minded companies come to IGNE for platforms, (web)apps, portal and websites. Thanks to a broad range of clients we are familiair with a number of technologies and innovations, which we can apply in each industry. Our belief is that tech is a part of your team. When your tech starts to show it's limitations, it is like a team that is not performing well. How do you start optimising your tech? IGNE guides you towards the answer.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps IGNE with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing, PR and Sales strategies. Together we aim to further establish the IGNE brand, mainly in the Netherlands.

(a.i.) Marketing Lead - IGNE

An organization commited to helping children regain inner peace and calmness in an age of information overload.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps Stichting Glimlach in je Hoofd with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing, PR and Sales strategies. Together we aim to further establish the brand among Dutch schools.

(a.i.) Marketing Specialist - Stichting Glimlach In Je Hoofd

Scanfie lets your guests order quickly and easily.

Did you know that the biggest annoyance among visiting guests the long wait for service? Sometimes guests visiting a (dining) café even have to wait half an hour before they can place their first order.

Would you stcik around around after having your patience tested like this?

This summer there were even several beach tents, cafes and other catering companies that had to close off part of the terrace or drastically shorten their opening hours due to staff shortages. An unnecessarily big disappointment for your guests and an unnecessarily large impact on your turnover.

Avoidable, with Scanfie.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps Scanfie with the researching and realization of (new) strategic partnerships for Scanfie. Together we aim to further establish the Scanfie brand in the Netherlands.

(.a.i.) Business Development Manager - Scanfie - NL

Searious Business creates business solutions aimed at increasing sustainability and limiting plastic waste. To that end, Searious Business collaborates with companies to solve plastic waste.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps Searious Business with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing, PR and Sales strategies. Together we aim to further establish the Searious Business brand in Europe.

(a.i.) Chief Marketing Officer - Searious Business - EN, FR & NL

Positive change starts from education. The BD School believes that everyone deserves a chance to build the future of their dream. The mission is simple: to enable individuals and ambitious founders to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to leave their mark in society.

Anima Cloud Efflux helps The BD School with the definition, conception and execution of Marketing strategies. Together we aim to further establish the BD School brand around the globe.

(a.i.) Chief Marketing Officer -  The BD School - EN

Stichting Oogfonds Nederland

Het aantal mensen met een oogprobleem stijgt. De oplossing ligt in voorlichting, preventie en meer oogonderzoek. Het Oogfonds financiert wetenschappelijk oogonderzoek naar het voorkomen en behandelen van oogproblemen. En steunt patiëntenverenigingen in het verbeteren van de kwaliteit van leven voor mensen met een visuele beperking.

Senior Online Marketeer

internationovel

This projected was terminated. 

- Concept was successfully validated.
- Follow-through to expand operations was more arduous than expected.
- Will be repeated in the future!

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Founder

Infi

Infi believes in the strength of long-term and balanced collaborations. Together with our customers, we seek out the most effective and efficient road to success. Their dreams become ours, as do their problems. "Growing together" defines us best. My mission within Infi takes form with the following tasks;

- Marketing strategy
- B2B community management
- Business development
- Developer community management
- Content & social media marketing
- Brand management
- Storytelling 
- Partnership management
- Event management

In a nutshell: Infi takes pride in building loved products with our awesome clients, by writing beautiful code with their team of amazing developers. Both in Utrecht, as in Amsterdam.

#infinl

Chief Marketing Officer - EN & NL

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Topics within Online Marketing; 

- Consumer Behavior 
- Content Marketing
- Influencer Marketing
- Programmatic Marketing
- Social Media Marketing (B2C / B2B)
- Storytelling in Marketing

Guest Speaker - EN & NL

United Wardrobe

Tasked with the cultivation and and nurturing of United Wardrobe's presence in France.

- Business Development
- Campaign Data Processing & Analysis
- Content Production Management
- Imagineering
- Influencer Campaign Conception
- Influencer Campaign Management
- Influencer Partnership Management
- Multichannel Storytelling Strategy

Influencer Marketeer - BE & FR (directly contributed to EXIT)

Omnicom Media Group

Tasked with with the trafficking, set-up, optimalisation and evaluation of programmatic media trading campaigns. 

- Contribution to Content Marketing
- Contribution to Copywriting
- Contribution to Translations

Account(s): Bacardi, EasyJet, Levi's, Monsterboard, PepsiCo and Renault.

Programmatic Media Planner / - Buyer & AdOps Specalist (OMD NL) - BeNeLux

Publicis Groupe

Tasked with with the trafficking, set-up, optimalisation and evaluation of programmatic media trading campaigns. 

Account(s): L'Oréal & Film1.

Digital Executive (Zenith NL) - Programmatic Media Planner / - Buyer & AdOps Trainee - BeNeLux

WeTransfer

Tasked with the acquisition of new potential advertisers in designated regions, as well as the negotiations and management of branding campaigns.

- Account Management
- "Artvertising"
- Business Development
- Channel Management
- International Sales
- Key Account Management
- Media Trading
- Sales Process Optimization (Eastern Europe, APAC, GCC)

Sales Manager - APAC, EEU, FR & GCC

We cure frustrated DTC brands of their inaccurate marketing analytics. || Founder Grow Your Boat. || Freelance End-to-End DTC & SaaS Growth Strategist.

Let's be honest, most marketing tools are stuck in the past. 

You just want that helping hand to do your thing, but tools nowadays...

They give all the credit to the 'last click' like some kind of participation trophy. 

Who cares about the last pat on the back?

You need to see the whole customer journey, 
from the wide-eyed browsing to the 'buy now!' moment.

But those old-school tools? 

Blind to all that juicy data.

This means:

→ Hidden growth opportunities waving goodbye.

→ You waste money on ineffective marketing.

→ Your competitors get ahead with better data insights! 

We clearly don't want that, 
right?

Enough is enough, 
my friend. 

We get it. 

You deserve better.

That's where we come in. 

Grow Your Boat isn't your old-school marketing tool. 

We go beyond the limitations of those old school tools and help you to see the complete customer journey, 
identify hidden growth opportunities, 
and optimize your marketing spend.

All you need to do is connect your data, 
talk to it, 
get insights,  
act upon them and generate profitable growth. 

The result? 

We've seen our clients scale their marketing from 30k MRR to 500k MRR. 

Typical problems we solve entail questions such as;

"What are the consequences if I turn off Pinterest ads? The ROAS on other channels is much better, but is Pinterest perhaps contributing to those somehow?"

+7% renvenue growth in Q1 2024.

"My return rates are eating my margins, what customer segments should I be targeting per channel to reduce the liklihood of returns?"

+3% margin increase in Q1 2024.

See where I'm going with this?

You can throw any problem at Grow Your Boat and work it out together.

That's a clear advantage you can't afford to ignore.

Until then, ask yourself:

What are your customers REALLY telling you? 

Do you know what you DON'T know?

Book a free demo to find out. 

It's a no-brainer (probably the best decision of your week).

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Jitender Girdhar ↗️

3 TEDx Talks | Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur | Columnist | I help founders and leaders 10x their impact | Follow for No-Nonsense insights on Leadership, Growth, and Mindset

I coach leaders to 10x their clarity, confidence, and influence; so they lead with authority, drive results, and create lasting impact.

As a Leadership & Influence Coach, I work with professionals and founders who want to rise above noise, lead decisively, and be seen as the go-to leader in their space. 

Whether you're stuck in self-doubt, unclear communication, or inconsistent team outcomes, I help you make confident, high-trust leadership your default mode.

I also partner with companies as a Culture Coach, helping leadership teams build high-trust, people-first workplaces. From cultural misalignment to poor retention, I help solve the root problems that impact performance and morale.

I’ve delivered 3 TEDx Talks, written a bestselling book on right thinking, and built three ventures as an entrepreneur. I also write as a columnist and was named the #1 Creator in Workplace Wellbeing for my practical, no-fluff insights on leadership and culture.

Who I work with:
• Mid to senior leaders seeking more influence, clarity, and executive presence
• Founders and CXOs looking to align and energize their teams
• Organizations ready to fix culture drift and build high-performing environments

My style is direct, practical, and grounded in real-world experience; not theory or motivation fluff.

If you're ready to grow your leadership influence, build long-term credibility, and lead with clarity that scales; let's connect.

Open to 1:1 coaching, team workshops, and consulting engagements.

Author

Jitender Girdhar

Most managers manage. Few lead.

The ones who risk it all for the team, are rare.

A title doesn’t make someone a leader, courage does.

Especially the courage to challenge upwards when it’s the right thing to do.

Here’s what true leadership looks like:

1. They speak truth to power
↳ Even when silence is safer.

2. They shield their team from unfair pressure
↳ Taking the heat themselves instead of passing it down.

3. They fight for resources
↳ So their team can do great work without burning out.

4. They protect their people’s dignity
↳ No one gets humiliated on their watch.

5. They challenge bad decisions
↳ Not to rebel, but to protect the bigger picture.

6. They put principle over politics
↳ Choosing what’s right over what’s easy.

7. They own mistakes, even ones they didn’t make
↳ Because real leaders carry responsibility, not excuses.

A manager like this earns loyalty money can’t buy,
and builds a team that will go through fire for them.

💬 Have you ever worked for a manager 
who would risk their own career for you?

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7 Signs your Manager is a RARE GEM 💎 
 
If you have them, thank your lucky stars. 
 
In my 20+ years of working, 
I've realized great managers are like unicorns 🦄 
 
Here are 7 signs you've found one: 
 
1.They don't wait for you to ASK for a promotion Instead, 
they're already building your case 
That's what real support looks like 
 
2. During failures: "It's on me" 
During success: "My team did it" 
No stealing credit, only sharing glory 
 
3. They are always available for those 1:1s 
Even when their calendar is CRAZY, and when you are SCARED that they won’t have time for you. Because your growth > their busy-ness ⏰ 

4. You hear stories about them FIGHTING for your salary 
But never from them That's class 
 
5. Office politics? 
What office politics? 
They're your human shield from corporate drama 🛡️ 
 
6. Their Feedback hits hard but heals deep 
Always in private 
Always for growth 
Never to show power 🎯 
 
7. Your wins get attention 
Your work reaches the RIGHT people 
They market YOU like their own product ⭐ 
 
Most managers take, some give, and a rare few fight. 
 
If you have one of these managers, 
value their influence, 
learn from their actions, 
and aim to lead with the same conviction. 
 
Tag a manager who fights for their team! 🙏 
 
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7 Signs your Manager is a RARE GEM

Your title doesn't make you a leader.

How you choose to treat your team does.

9 Type of Managers who change your career forever.

Not the ones with the loudest voices,
the ones who quietly shaped who you became.

Here are the managers people never forget:

1. The manager who made you feel safe
↳ They listened without judgement and made honesty feel easy.

2. The manager who trusted you early
↳ They gave responsibility before you believed you were ready.

3. The manager who corrected you with respect
↳ They showed you how to improve without making you feel small.

4. The manager who celebrated your progress
↳ Your small wins mattered because your growth mattered.

5. The manager who defended you in tough rooms
↳ They protected your effort even when it was inconvenient.

6. The manager who saw your potential
↳ They spotted strengths you didn’t notice in yourself.

7. The manager who made work feel human
↳ Family, health, and life always came before deadlines.

8. The manager who pushed you with care
↳ High expectations, delivered with support; not fear.

9. The manager who gave grace
↳ Mistakes weren’t weapons. They were lessons.

These managers don’t just lead teams.
They shape careers, confidence, and entire lives.

👉 Which one did you have, or wish you had?

♻️ Repost to celebrate the managers who truly make a difference
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9 Managers who change your career forever.

“We’re a family” sounds nice.
Until you’re replaced in two weeks.

The family lie at work.
They say, “We are a family.”
It sounds warm, but it hides the truth.

Because workplaces aren’t families, 
and pretending they are only sets people up for disappointment.

Here’s what families never do, but workplaces often do:

1. They fire you when numbers drop
↳ Families don’t cut ties over performance.

2. They replace you in two weeks
↳ Loyalty in families isn’t conditional.

3. They measure your worth in KPIs
↳ You’re valued for being, not producing.

4. They ignore your health for deadlines
↳ Care isn’t negotiable in a family.

5. They call loyalty “low performance”
↳ Dedication isn’t turned against you.

6. They celebrate sacrifice only when it benefits them
↳ True families value effort, not just outcomes.

Companies aren’t families.
They’re workplaces.
And respect should be enough.

👉 Have you ever worked at a company that sold the “family” narrative?

♻️ Repost to remind others respect matters more than slogans
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Stop falling for a Family Narrative

"We are Family" is the biggest lie at work.

People need Respect and not emotional manipulation.

Employees don’t need a family at work.

They need a professional, respectful environment.

Let’s stop romanticizing the idea of “we’re all one big family.”

Workplaces aren’t families, they’re systems of mutual value and trust.

What employees truly need:

1. Clear Communication
↳ Confusion kills performance. Clarity builds confidence.

2. Fair Treatment
↳ Consistency in rules and respect, not favoritism or bias.

3. Trustworthy Leadership
↳ Someone who leads by example and keeps their word.

4. Support in Challenges
↳ Backing your team when times get tough isn’t optional, it’s leadership.

5. Recognition of Effort
↳ Even a simple “thank you” can fuel morale and loyalty.

6. Growth Opportunities
↳ Stagnation drives talent away. Growth keeps them inspired.

7. Healthy Boundaries
↳ Respect for time, space, and personal life is a must.

People don’t want a work family. 
They want a work culture built on respect, fairness, and growth.

💬 What do you value most in your workplace?

 ♻️ Repost to shift focus from “family” to fairness.
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Insecure managers fear talent.
Secure leaders grow with it.

The smartest teams aren’t built by knowing everything.
They’re built by recognising what others know better.

A strong leader doesn’t hide in the spotlight.
They widen it.

A weak leader feels replaced.
A strong leader feels reinforced.

Smart colleagues do more than complete tasks.
They raise standards.
They push thinking.
They challenge comfort.
They make the whole team sharper.

Threat comes from ego.
Growth comes from collaboration.

If someone knows more than you, learn from them.
If someone works faster than you, study their method.
If someone thinks deeper than you, expand your perspective.

Great leaders don’t compete with their team.
They elevate their team.

Surrounding yourself with impressive people
is not a risk.
It’s a strategy.

And here’s the irony:
Leaders who fear smart people
eventually lose them.

Leaders who value smart people
attract more of them.

Choose the second path.
It’s the only one that scales.

💬 Have you ever worked with someone who made you better just by being around them?

♻️ Repost to remind leaders: talent is an asset, not a threat.
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Some people clap when you win, 
others clap because they expected you to lose.

Not everyone who smiles at you will root for you.

That’s why your circle matters more than your network.

Surround yourself with people 
who speak your name when you’re not in the room.

The kind who advocate for you even when there’s nothing in it for them.

Here’s what true supporters look like:

1. They celebrate your wins without envy
↳ Their applause is genuine, not strategic.

2. They mention your name in rooms you haven’t entered yet
↳ Because they believe opportunity should multiply, not compete.

3. They correct you privately but defend you publicly
↳ Loyalty isn’t loud; it’s consistent.

4. They push you toward growth, not comfort
↳ Real friends don’t flatter; they sharpen.

5. They remind you of your worth when you forget it yourself
↳ That’s what real encouragement sounds like.

You don’t need a big circle, just the right one.

Because one genuine advocate is worth more than fifty silent spectators.
Who’s that one person who always speaks up for you?

♻️ Repost to appreciate the people who root for others
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10 Signs you’ve Outgrown your Job 

(Even if your boss denies it)

1. You’re the Go-To Person 
↳ Everyone relies on you, not just for your tasks but to fix others’ problems.

2. No Career Conversations
↳ Your manager avoids discussions about your growth because they know you’re capable of more.

3. You’re Doing Work Below Your Skill Level 
↳ Tasks feel routine, and you’re rarely challenged.

4. Feedback Is Nonexistent 
↳ You’ve stopped getting constructive feedback because they assume you’ve “figured it all out.”

5. You’re Training Others 
↳ You’re trusted to mentor new hires, yet there’s no talk about advancing your role.

6. You Operate on Autopilot 
↳ You handle projects with ease while your manager barely checks in.

7. Recognition Without Opportunities 
↳ You receive praise or small tokens of appreciation, but no real career moves.

8. Your Ideas Are Used, But You’re Not in the Room 
↳ Your suggestions shape strategies, yet you’re left out of key decisions.

9. Stalled Salary and Title 
↳ Your impact has grown, but your compensation and role haven’t kept up.

10. You Feel Too Comfortable
↳ Comfort has replaced excitement. Deep down, you know you’re ready for more.

Which of these signs resonated with you and why?

♻️ Repost to promote healthy workplace culture
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10 Signs you’ve Outgrown your Job 

7 Harsh truth about workplace
Every employee must remember 

Companies replace you in weeks.
But you sacrifice years for them.

They move on fast.
But you carry the scars.

They frame it as “business.”
But for you, it’s life.

Here’s what every employee must remember:

1. Jobs are temporary.
↳ But your health, time, and relationships are permanent.

2. Loyalty is often one-sided.
↳ Companies value profits first; you must value yourself first.

3. Sacrifice has limits.
↳ Working endlessly doesn’t guarantee recognition or security.

4. Exits are not betrayal.
↳ Walking away is self-respect, not disloyalty.

5. Balance is survival.
↳ Your life is bigger than any title or paycheck.

6. Scars teach lessons.
↳ Every tough exit shapes you into a stronger professional.

7. Self-worth must come first.
↳ You are never “replaceable” in your own life.

Leaving a job is not weakness.
It’s balance. 
It’s dignity. 
It’s choosing yourself.

Have you ever felt guilty for leaving a job 
when you actually needed to?

♻️ Repost to remind employees: leaving is not betrayal
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7 Harsh truth about workplace

75% people quit their jobs because of bad bosses 

59% of employees feel micromanaged at work.

They call it culture to make it sound warm.
They call it family to make it sound safe.
They call it care to make it sound human.

But what you actually feel is control, pressure, and fear.

Because somewhere along the way, “culture” became compliance.
“Care” became control.

And “family” became favoritism.

Here’s how toxic cultures disguise themselves:

1. They call overwork “commitment”
↳ But it’s just burnout in a nicer font.

2. They call silence “respect”
↳ But it’s fear of speaking up.

3. They call control “guidance”
↳ But it’s micromanagement wrapped in concern.

4. They call chaos “flexibility”
↳ But it’s poor leadership without accountability.

5. They call loyalty “ownership”
↳ But it’s blind obedience rewarded over truth.

A healthy culture doesn’t need clever words.
It shows up in how people feel when no one’s watching.

Have you ever worked in a place that called itself “family” but felt the opposite?

♻️ Repost to remind everyone that culture is felt, not framed
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If you don't defend your team, you don't deserve to lead.

Real leaders protect, bosses abandon.

Managers who protect their teams are the real leaders.

Leadership isn’t about power; it’s about protection and empowerment.

The best managers shield their teams from toxic work environments that drain energy and kill motivation.

7 Toxic Workplace issues Great Leaders Guard Against:

1. Unrealistic Expectations
❌ Constant pressure to overdeliver leads to burnout.
✔️ They set achievable goals that balance ambition with well-being.

2. Micromanagement
❌ Controlling every detail crushes creativity and trust.
✔️ They empower their team to take ownership and make decisions.

3. Blame Culture
❌ Fear of failure stifles innovation and team morale.
✔️ They focus on solutions, not finger-pointing.

4. Unnecessary Distractions
❌ Endless meetings and interruptions drain productivity.
✔️ They respect focused work time and streamline communication.

5. Unclear Communication
❌ Confusion leads to mistakes and frustration.
✔️ They provide clear directions and ensure alignment on expectations.

6. Office Politics & Drama
❌ A toxic atmosphere creates stress and divides teams.
✔️ They promote transparency, fairness, and mutual respect.

7. Lack of Recognition
❌ Feeling undervalued leads to disengagement.
✔️ They regularly appreciate contributions and celebrate wins.

Real leaders create a workplace where people feel 
- safe, 
- supported, and 
- valued.

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Respect isn’t a reaction to status.
It’s a reflection of who you are when no one is watching.

They speak politely to someone senior.
They become formal with someone influential.
They stay neutral with peers.

And they become dismissive with juniors or support staff.

Same person.
Different tone.
Different energy.

That’s not professionalism.
That’s hierarchy disguised as behaviour.

Respect is not something you offer after checking someone’s job title.
Respect is not something you tailor based on influence.
Respect is not selective.

The truth is simple.
The way you speak to people who can’t “benefit” you
reveals more about your character than anything on your résumé.

Everyone deserves dignity.
Everyone deserves patience.
Everyone deserves a kind tone.
Everyone deserves to be treated as human first.
And when respect becomes a habit, things shift.

People feel safe.
Teams become easier to work with.
Trust grows without force.
Communication becomes honest.
Workplaces feel lighter.

Titles change.
Positions change.
Qualifications change.
Character doesn’t.

Respect is free.
Respect is powerful.
Respect is always the right choice.

💬 Have you seen someone being treated differently because of their title?

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7 Reasons most people can't quit toxic jobs

Despite the daily pain, stress, and loss of respect.

Quitting feels harder when survival is on the line.

The real reason most people don’t quit toxic jobs immediately.
It’s not weakness,
it’s fear, debt, and false hopes.

It’s the invisible chains that hold people down,
stronger than any office rule.

Here are the chains that keep employees stuck:

1. Financial pressure
↳ Paycheck-to-paycheck life makes escape feel impossible.

2. EMIs & loans
↳ Debt becomes the silent jailor of many careers.

3. Family responsibilities
↳ Kids, parents, and dependents tie decisions to stability.

4. Fear of uncertainty
↳ Better the devil you know than the unknown that scares you.

5. Career stagnation fear
↳ “What if no one else hires me?” haunts them.

6. Social pressure
↳ Society calls quitting weakness, not wisdom.

7. Hope it’ll change
↳ The most dangerous chain is false hope.

The hardest chains to break are the invisible ones.
But once you do, freedom feels unstoppable.

👉 What’s the biggest chain that keeps people stuck in toxic workplaces?

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7 Reasons most People can't Quit Toxic Jobs

The cruelest part of a toxic culture
is that it convinces you the problem is you.

You start doubting yourself.
You question your abilities.
You second-guess every decision.
You shrink a little more each day.

Toxic environments don’t just drain energy.
They distort reality.

They make you feel difficult
when you’re just exhausted.

They make you feel slow
when the expectations are impossible.

They make you feel incompetent
when the guidance is missing.

They make you feel oversensitive
when the behaviour is inappropriate.

And the worst part?
You begin to believe it.

Until you finally walk out…
and the fog lifts.
The anxiety drops.
Your confidence returns.
Your voice comes back.

And you realize something shocking:
You were never the problem.

The environment was.

Healthy cultures don’t break people.
- They build them.
- They don’t silence.
- They support.
- They don’t blame.
- They guide.

If a workplace makes you feel smaller,
the issue isn’t your worth.
It’s their system.

Leaving isn’t failure.
Sometimes it’s the first moment you see the truth clearly.

💬 Have you ever realized this only after you left a job?

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People don’t Quit Jobs

(They Quit these 9 Leadership Failures)

It’s not the work that drives people out, it’s the way they’re treated.

People don’t leave jobs, they leave cultures that fail them.

1. Lack of Recognition 
↳ Employees feel undervalued when their efforts go unnoticed.

2. Micromanagement 
↳ Excessive control kills motivation and trust.

3. Poor Communication 
↳ Lack of clarity leads to confusion and frustration.

4. No Growth Opportunities 
↳ Stagnation drives talent to seek better prospects.

5. Toxic Work Environment 
↳ Negativity and politics drain morale and productivity.

6. Lack of Trust 
↳ Employees won’t stay where they feel unsupported or doubted.

7. Unclear Expectations 
↳ Ambiguity leads to stress and inconsistent performance.

8. Ignoring Employee Well-being 
↳ Overworking staff without care leads to burnout.

9. Playing Favorites 
Unfair treatment breeds resentment and disengagement.

Great leaders don’t just fill positions; 
they create workplaces where people thrive.

Retention isn’t about offering perks, 
it’s about creating an environment where people want to stay.

What’s the biggest reason you’ve seen people leave a job? 

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Being an introvert doesn’t make you less of a leader,
your impact is what defines you.

Introverts aren’t quiet in leadership.
They’re powerful in a different way.

You don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room to lead.
Introverts often win trust through depth, not noise.

Their strength lies in focus, empathy, and thoughtful action.

Quiet people have the loudest minds
Introvert leaders speak volume without noise.

You can be an introvert and still:

1. Lead a team successfully
↳ Leadership is about guidance, not volume.

2. Speak up in meetings
↳ When you talk, your words carry weight.

3. Build strong relationships
↳ You connect deeply, not superficially.

4. Share bold ideas
↳ Thoughtful ideas can shake the room.

5. Influence decisions
↳ Insight often beats influence through force.

6. Stand your ground
↳ Quiet confidence is still unshakable.

7. Thrive in leadership roles
↳ Presence isn’t measured in decibels.

You don’t need volume to inspire respect.
Quiet leadership can shake the room.

Being introverted doesn’t limit leadership.
It can make it stronger, more intentional, and more human.

💬 Which of these points resonates most with you?

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7 Reasons Introverts make Unstoppable Leaders

Burnout impacts 77% of employees

A great leader is the ultimate cure for burnout.

A great salary and perks can’t fix a toxic work environment.

Your manager has a greater impact on your health than your doctor.

Here’s what good leaders do differently:
1. Set Clear Expectations
2. Respect Work-Life Boundaries
3. Provide Support, Not Just Criticism
4. Create Psychological Safety
5. Offer Growth Opportunities
6. Lead by Example
7. Genuinely Care About Employees

People don’t need perks to overcome burnout.
People just need leaders who:

❌ Don’t: Ignore signs of stress.
✔️ But: Actively care for their team’s mental health.

❌ Don’t: Value overwork more than well-being.
✔️ But: Encourage balance, both at work and at home.

❌ Don’t: Demand more than they give.
✔️ But: Create environments where people feel supported.

❌ Don’t: Treat performance as the only measure of value.
✔️ But: Recognize the whole person and their well-being.

❌ Don’t: Let burnout go unaddressed.
✔️ But: Treat it as a serious issue that requires attention and care.

For healthy, engaged teams, burnout isn’t an option, 
it’s a signal to lead better.

The deeper question:
Are we creating work environments that heal, 
or ones that burn people out?

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Something I wish I had learned much earlier in life:
The 8+8+8 Rule.

Most people don’t realise their time is completely misaligned.
Some pour everything into their job or business.
Others avoid it and invest their energy everywhere else.

Both extremes hurt growth.
Both extremes limit potential.

The truth is simple: you need balance, not overcorrection.
And that’s where The 8+8+8 Rule changes everything:

🧑🏻‍💻 8 Hours of Hard Work
 ↳ Show up, focus deeply, and give your best to what pays your bills and builds your future.
 ↳ If you work with intention, 8 hours is more than enough.

🛌 8 Hours of Good Sleep
 ↳ Sleep is the foundation for productivity, mood, and longevity.
 ↳ Bryan Johnson says it best: “Build your life around sleep. No greater ROI anywhere.”

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 8 Hours on the 3Fs, 3Hs, and 3Ss
 ↳ 3Fs: Family, friends, faith
 ↳ 3Hs: Health, hygiene, hobby
 ↳ 3Ss: Soul, service, smile

This is the part most of us ignore, 
yet it’s the part that keeps us human.
When you adopt this rule, you naturally:
 📈 Increase productivity
 🧠 Improve mental health
 🌍 Live with clarity and intention

This isn’t a trend.
I started using this framework years ago, and I still live by it.
It may feel unusual at first, but the balance it creates is life-changing.
If you feel your life tilting too much in one direction…

Try The 8+8+8 Rule.
It might be the reset you’ve been needing.

What do you think of The 8+8+8 Rule?
Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments ⬇️

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When Effort > Growth, people quit.
When Growth > Effort, people stay.
That’s the real equation behind every resignation.

People don’t quit jobs.
- They quit the imbalance.
- They quit when they give more than they get.
- They quit when the scale tilts too far on one side.
- They quit when the system takes, but doesn’t return.
- They quit when progress stops showing up.

Imbalance looks like:
⚠️ Heavy workload, zero learning
⚠️ Big expectations, small appreciation
⚠️ Long hours, no support
⚠️ Constant stress, unclear direction
⚠️ Endless loyalty, no growth path

Balance looks like:
✔️ Fair effort
✔️ Visible progress
✔️ Respect that’s consistent
✔️ Growth that’s real
✔️ Leaders who show up

People aren’t asking for perfection.
They’re asking for a fair exchange.

Match effort with growth.
Match commitment with clarity.
Match responsibility with support.

Fix the imbalance
and people stay longer than any offer can tempt.

💬 Have you ever left a job because the scale tipped against you?

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Growth has one rule.
You can’t carry everything into your next chapter.

Life doesn’t deny growth.
It just keeps checking if you’re ready to let go.

Most people think they’re stuck because nothing is changing outside.
But the real pause usually happens inside.

Growth asks for space.
But space only appears when something is released.

- Let go of old habits that keep you small.
- Let go of the roles you’ve outgrown.
- Let go of relationships that drain more than they give.
- Let go of fears you’ve rehearsed for years.
- Let go of versions of yourself that no longer match who you’re becoming.

Life keeps sending the same situations
not to punish you
but to check if you’re done repeating the same response.

- Nothing new fits into a mind full of old patterns.
- Nothing better arrives when you’re holding onto what’s familiar.
- Nothing grows in soil that refuses to be turned.

Letting go is not loss.
It’s preparation.

Every breakthrough you want
is on the other side of something you still cling to.

Life isn’t delaying your growth
It’s waiting for you to free the space for it

Ask yourself today:
What do I need to release so I can grow?

💬 What’s one thing you had to let go of to move forward?

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