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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.

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Jitender Girdhar

People don’t just quit jobs. 

They quit caring first.

Treat employees right before they stop caring.

Respect loyalty, or watch people quit.

How often did someone give their all to a company,
Only to feel their efforts go unnoticed?

How often did loyalty fade,
Because respect and appreciation were absent?

People don’t need constant praise to stay loyal.
They need to be treated with respect before they stop caring.

But no career is worth:
➟ Taking loyalty for granted
➟ Ignoring the signs of disengagement
➟ Letting employees feel invisible
➟ Demanding more without giving back
➟ Failing to show appreciation for hard work
➟ Treating people like tools, not valued team members
➟ Pressuring loyal employees until they burn out
➟ Allowing good people to walk away without a fight

People just need leaders who:

❌ Don’t: Ignore signs of disengagement
✔️ But: Act before people lose their motivation

❌ Don’t: Overlook the value of loyalty
✔️ But: Respect it by showing appreciation daily

❌ Don’t: Take hard work for granted
✔️ But: Acknowledge and reward it regularly

❌ Don’t: Let people feel unseen or unheard
✔️ But: Make sure everyone’s voice matters

❌ Don’t: Allow good employees to slip away
✔️ But: Act to keep them engaged and supported

Because when loyalty fades,
The next step isn’t resignation, it’s giving up.

The deeper question:
Are we valuing loyalty, or just expecting it?

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Strong leaders aren’t remembered for pressure.

They’re remembered for how they made people feel.

Years later,
no one recalls the late nights.
The endless meetings.
The overflowing inbox.

They remember something else.

How safe it felt to speak.
How respected they felt disagreeing.
How supported they felt on hard days.

❌ Leaders who push for output only
create short-term results.

✔️ Leaders who care about people
create long-term loyalty.

Workloads fade.
Deadlines blur.
Numbers change.

But leadership leaves a mark.

And that mark lasts longer
than any target ever will.

What do you remember more today
the work, or the leader?

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58% quit their jobs due to toxic work culture.

70% of employees feel micromanaged at work.

People don't quit jobs, they quit broken cultures.

Even dream jobs feel draining in toxic cultures.

Employees don’t leave companies easily.

They leave when the basics are missing.

Here’s what makes them stay:
1. They’re paid well
2. They’re challenged with meaningful work
3. Their efforts are recognized
4. They’re trusted to deliver
5. They feel supported during tough times
6. They’re included in decisions that affect them
7. They see paths to be promoted
8. They’re inspired by leadership
9. They’re appreciated regularly

Great cultures aren’t built with ping-pong tables.
They’re built with respect, growth, and genuine care.

Which one matters most to you?

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Stop chasing a dream job. 

Start demanding a better workplace.

A “dream job” is a myth. 
A humane workplace isn’t.

Here's the brutal truth.

A healthy work environment should never:
❌ Destroy your mental health
❌ Strain relationships
❌ Undermine your career growth

Leaders have the ability and responsibility
to shape a culture that elevates and empowers those around them.

When leaders get it wrong, workplaces become toxic:
🚩 Favoritism fuels division
🚩 Tough conversations are avoided, making issues worse
🚩 Biases erode trust and fairness
🚩 Information is withheld, creating confusion and suspicion
🚩 Employees are overloaded until they burn out
🚩 Recognition is rare, stifling motivation and growth
🚩 Erratic decisions leave teams uncertain and frustrated
🚩 Feedback is ignored, leading to disengagement
🚩 Workplace bullying goes unchecked
🚩 Self-interest comes before the team’s success
🚩 Potential is overlooked instead of nurtured

And instead choose to:
✔ Accept people for who they are, embracing authenticity
✔ Empower others with autonomy and trust
✔ Set clear expectations, reducing uncertainty
✔ Celebrate fresh ideas and creativity
✔ Prioritize well-being, reducing stress and burnout
✔ Create inclusivity, valuing diverse voices and perspectives
✔ Lead with integrity, setting the example for others to follow
✔ Provide positive, constructive feedback that encourages growth
✔ Maximize transparency, building a strong foundation of trust
✔ Lead with empathy, understanding the needs of every team member
✔ Collaborate with others, showing the power of teamwork

At the end of the day, your job title doesn’t matter as much as the culture you work in.

Workplaces should support your well-being, nurture your growth, and give you peace of mind.

Because everyone deserves to thrive at work.

💬 Have you ever experienced a toxic workplace?
What did you do? Let’s discuss 👇

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One bad moment can undo years of loyalty.

Not a bad salary.
Not long hours.
One toxic interaction.

❌ Fear used as fuel
❌ Threats passed off as “pressure”
❌ Power mistaken for authority

That’s how you lose your best people.
Quietly. Permanently.

✔️ Strong leaders create safety
✔️ They correct without humiliation
✔️ They protect people when it’s uncomfortable

Talent doesn’t walk away from work.
It walks away from fear.

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People do not quit pressure.
They quit pressure without meaning.

Effort can look impressive.
But effort alone is not growth.

🔻Pressure without purpose breaks people.
🔻Work without recognition drains motivation.
🔻Blame without reason kills confidence.
🔻Sacrifice without fairness creates resentment.
🔻Deadlines without clarity invite burnout.

None of this shows up on dashboards.
But it shows up in silence.
In disengagement.
In people doing the bare minimum to survive.

🚫 Most employees are not lazy.
😮‍💨 They are tired of pushing blocks that never move.
🔁 Tired of giving more where nothing returns.

Passion does not disappear overnight.
It fades when leaders stop paying attention.

📌 If effort is constant but progress is missing:
❌ The problem is not the team.
⚠️ It is the system they are trapped in.

Growth needs direction.
Pressure needs purpose.
And leadership needs care.

What is one thing leaders should stop tolerating immediately?

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How Poor Systems Exhaust Great Talent

Not every argument makes you stronger.
Some just make you tired.

❌ Trying to win with facts
❌ Explaining the obvious again
❌ Expecting logic to change ego
❌ Proving you’re right at any cost

✔️ Knowing when the debate is pointless 
✔️ Saving energy for what matters
✔️ Choosing peace over validation
✔️ Walking away without guilt

Maturity isn’t arguing better.
It’s knowing when silence is the smartest reply.

You don’t lose when you step back.
You win time, focus, and self-respect.

What’s one argument you stopped engaging 
in and felt lighter after?

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Not every argument deserves your energy

58% quit their jobs due to toxic work culture.

77% feel suffocated by micromanagement.

People don’t actually quit jobs.
They quit the conditions that make those jobs unbearable.

Here’s what they’re really escaping:
➤ A culture that drains them
➤ Bosses who micromanage every move
➤ Exhausting schedules with no relief
➤ Zero chances to grow
➤ Constantly feeling unseen and undervalued

The work itself isn’t the problem.
It’s the way they’re treated while doing it.

❌ Don’t: Brush off culture
✔️ Do: Create a space where people feel safe and respected

❌ Don’t: Control every detail
✔️ Do: Trust people to own their outcomes

❌ Don’t: Pile on without empathy
✔️ Do: Protect boundaries and well-being

❌ Don’t: Block growth
✔️ Do: Invest in skills and progress

❌ Don’t: Miss their efforts
✔️ Do: Recognize and celebrate contributions

Employees don’t walk away from tasks.
They walk away from how those tasks make them feel.

What was the breaking point that made you leave your last job?

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Some Bosses take credit. 
Some assign blame. 
Some stay silent when their team is attacked.

And then there are the rare ones, 
the ones who step in, shield their people, and take the hit themselves.

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.

💬 Do you agree?

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I learned this the hard way.

Early in my career,
I thought leadership was about being visible.
Speaking well.
Being liked in the room.

I was wrong.

One day, I wasn’t invited to a meeting that mattered.
Decisions were made.
Narratives were shaped.
And my team took the hit.

That’s when it clicked.

Leadership isn’t presence.
It’s protection.

❌ Sitting silent when your team is questioned
❌ Letting others rewrite the story
❌ Saving yourself to stay “safe”

That’s not leadership.
That’s convenience.

✔️ Leadership is defending your team when they’re absent
✔️ Leadership is correcting the room, not the person
✔️ Leadership is taking the discomfort so your people don’t have to

Anyone can lead when the team is watching.
Real leaders show up when the team isn’t allowed in.

That’s the room that defines you.

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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?

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9 Managers who change your career forever

We keep hiring for what someone has done.
Instead of what they can do.

Experience isn’t the problem.
Overvaluing it is.

That’s a costly miss.

❌ Rejecting people because they lack years
✔️ Backing people who show learning speed

❌ Assuming skills are fixed
✔️ Knowing most skills are teachable

❌ Playing it safe with familiar profiles
✔️ Taking smart bets on potential

Almost every role can be learned.
Curiosity can’t.

Give people a chance to prove their value.
You might hire faster.
You’ll definitely build stronger teams.

The best leaders don’t hire resumes.
They hire growth.

Ever been rejected for “lack of experience”?

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When work feels calm,
you’re probably being treated right.

The best workplaces don’t feel heavy.
They feel safe.

If work feels heavy every day,
It’s not the workload. It’s the environment.

An emotionally safe workplace doesn’t shout.
It doesn’t threaten.
It doesn’t intimidate.

It shows up quietly.

1. You can speak honestly.
Without fear of consequences.

2. Mistakes aren’t punished.
They’re treated as lessons.

3. Leaders listen.
More than they lecture.

4. People feel respected.
Not watched. Not judged.

5. Feedback helps you grow.
It doesn’t humiliate you.

6. Boundaries are honoured.
Not questioned. Not mocked.

7. Mental wellbeing isn’t taboo.
It’s acknowledged.

8. Teams trust each other.
They don’t compete for survival.

And most importantly,

9. You feel calm at work.
Not anxious.

Not constantly on edge.
That calm is not laziness.
It’s safety.

And safety is what makes people stay,
perform, and grow.

Does your workplace feel like this
or are you just surviving the day?

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Success is the outcome.
Habits are the engine.

❌ Falling in love with success
✔️ Falling in love with habits

❌ Waiting for motivation
✔️ Showing up even on boring days

❌ Chasing quick wins
✔️ Repeating small actions daily

❌ Working only when noticed
✔️ Working when no one is watching

You don’t rise on big days.
You rise because of ordinary days done right.

Fall in love with the process.
Success will take care of itself.

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When work becomes everything,

People slowly leave everything behind.

People have lives outside work.
Families. Health. Struggles. Joy.

The moment you forget this,
they slowly forget you.

Not because of salary.
Not because of perks.

But because work became all you cared about.
And they became just output.

Great leaders remember one thing:
People don’t work for companies.
They work for people.

Respect their time.
Respect their life.

And they’ll give you their best.
Forget it,
and even loyalty won’t stay.

You don’t lose people at work suddenly.
You lose them the day you stop seeing them as humans.

As a leader or manager,
what do you priorities more today:
results or people?

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The strongest leaders don't demand respect.
They give it first.

❌ They don’t lead with authority.
❌ They don’t use fear.
❌ They don’t confuse title with impact.

🔻 What they understand
People carry lives beyond work
Effort often hides silent pressure
Behavior is shaped by unseen context

✔️ So they choose differently
✔️ They listen before reacting
✔️ They respect before correcting
✔️ They stay human under pressure

Respect creates safety.
Safety creates trust.
Trust creates performance.

You don’t earn loyalty by control.
You earn it by how people feel around you.

Leadership is not about power.
It is about presence.

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If you don’t defend your team, you don’t deserve to lead.

Leadership isn’t about authority.
It’s about responsibility.

❌ Staying silent when your team is blamed unfairly.
❌ Choosing comfort over courage in tough rooms.
❌ Protecting your image instead of your people.

✔️ Speaking up when it’s uncomfortable.
✔️ Taking the hit so your team doesn’t have to.
✔️ Standing firm when others step back.

Titles don’t make you a leader.
Your actions do.

Do you agree?

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75% of workplace bullies are bosses.
Every toxic boss has the same blind spot.
It’s the team that pays the price.

They can’t see what everyone else clearly does.

On the outside, they look confident.
Inside the workplace, they leave cracks everywhere.

And those cracks eventually break trust, loyalty, and people.

Here are 6 blind spots toxic bosses never recognize until it’s too late:

1. They mistake fear for respect
↳ Silence in meetings isn’t loyalty. It’s survival.

2. They think control = leadership
↳ Micromanagement builds compliance, never trust.

3. They believe results excuse behavior
↳ A toxic win costs more than a temporary loss.

4. They ignore their impact on health
↳ Stress, burnout, and anxiety are invisible side effects of their style.

5. They confuse criticism with attack
↳ Feedback feels like a threat, so growth never happens.

6. They think loyalty is endless
 ↳ But every loyal employee has a breaking point.

Toxic bosses are blind to the damage they cause; until it’s too late.

Have you worked with a boss who couldn’t see their own flaws?

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The blind spots Toxic Bosses Fail to See

Most people work hard.
Very hard.
And still feel stuck.

Because effort at work
only pays the bills.

It rarely changes your ceiling.
Working on yourself does.

Skills compound.
Mindset compounds.
Health compounds.
Reputation compounds.

Your job pays you once a month.
Your growth pays you for life.

Do your job well.
But don’t stop there.

Invest in learning.
Invest in clarity.
Invest in becoming harder to replace.

That’s how careers turn into freedom.

What are you working on right now
your role or yourself?

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Leadership isn’t lost in strategy.
It’s lost in psychology.

You can have a perfect plan.
Clear goals.
Sharp execution charts.

And still fail.
Because people don’t break strategy.
They break under fear, silence, and not being heard.

❌ Ignoring emotions kills momentum.
❌ Ignoring people kills performance.

✔️ Trust beats tactics.
✔️ Safety beats pressure.
✔️ Understanding beats authority.

If you don’t understand people,
you don’t understand business.

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