India, March 24 -- Toxic workplaces aren't always about shouting and drama, sometimes, the damage is silent. In a LinkedIn post, a founder shared how a former boss who "never raised their voice" slowly eroded his self-belief. From late-night emails to ideas being hijacked, the founder recalled how the boss, who seemed "fine", harmed his self-confidence over time. Now a leader himself, he is highlighting why true management is about making work feel "lighter" and more focused.

"I once had a boss who never shouted. Never raised their voice. Always seemed. fine. But over time, things started to change. My ideas slowly became their ideas. Late-night emails became normal. 'Quick check-ins' turned into constant monitoring. Nothing dramatic. Ju...