A once-thriving company with a supportive culture was undermined by a leadership change that introduced a controlling, inflexible, and self-serving management style.The good thingsI had a positive experience working at this company for the most part. The work environment was supportive and collaborative, with a strong sense of camaraderie among colleagues. The founder was genuinely inspiring and approachable, and the company offered attractive benefits that made it a rewarding place to grow professionally.
The challengesWhen the new Managing Director arrived, things changed a lot. His way of leading was more bossy and stuck in his own ideas, and he cared too much about how he looked. Instead of open talks, he gave orders from the top down, and ignored other opinions. The work environment went from teamwork to control, making many people feel unappreciated and ignored. In just 4 months, many good employees left, and most were replaced by his underperforming cronies