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Your boss affects your mental health more than a therapist. (Here’s the hard truth) My worst manager didn’t yell. They smiled. While destroying my confidence one meeting at a time. I didn’t notice it at first. But slowly: ↳ I started second-guessing everything I said ↳ I stopped sharing ideas ↳ I dreaded Monday before Sunday even ended They never raised their voice. They just made me feel small. Unseen. Replaceable. And the scary part? I thought it was normal. Until I got a great manager. The kind who… ✅ Listens like your voice matters ✅ Gives feedback without humiliation ✅ Protects your time, not just your output ✅ Celebrates progress, not just perfection That’s when it hit me: A great manager won’t just grow your career. They’ll restore your confidence, peace, and belief in yourself. Here’s how great managers protect mental health: 1️⃣ They create psychological safety ↳ You’re allowed to speak up without fear. ↳ Questions are welcomed, not punished. 2️⃣ They give feedback with care ↳ No public shaming, no vague criticism. ↳ Just clear, kind coaching. 3️⃣ They protect your boundaries ↳ No 10 PM emails. ↳ No glorified burnout. 4️⃣ They build trust, not fear ↳ You know where you stand. ↳ You’re trusted to own your work. 5️⃣ They celebrate progress, not just perfection ↳ Small wins matter. ↳ People feel seen, not just used. 💬 Ever had a manager who changed your life, for better or worse? Drop your story below 👇 Let’s make the good ones visible. 📌 And tag a great leader. Show them you appreciate them! ♻️ Repost this if you believe in great leaders. And follow Christopher Rainey for more. 📌 P.S. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter. Join 120,000+ HR pros getting weekly insights: https://lnkd.in/eAdb6ydY Image Credit: Tobi Oluwole

I’ve seen the wrong person get promoted. Then the entire team fall apart because of it. Not overnight. But slowly. Quietly. Until the best people walked away. And no one asked why. It always plays out the same way: The person promoted? ➟ Says the right things. ➟ Manages up well. ➟ Looks impressive from a distance. But underneath? ➟ They take credit. ➟ They deflect blame. ➟ They create fear instead of trust. And the team? The ones doing the real work? ↳ They go quiet. ↳ They stop going above and beyond. ↳ Then they leave. No big exit. No dramatic speech. Just a quiet message: “I’ve accepted another offer.” The truth is harsh: One wrong promotion can undo years of trust. Because it tells your people, “Politics matter more than performance.” So if your top talent is disappearing, don’t blame the market. Look at your leadership decisions. 💬 Ever watched a team break after a bad promotion? Let’s talk about it 👇 ♻️ Share this to help someone stop making the same mistake. And follow Christopher Rainey for more. 📌 P.S. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter. Join 120,000+ HR professionals who receive weekly tips via email and social: https://lnkd.in/eAdb6ydY