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Leaving Well in the Workplace

Why I Do This Work (And What I Stand For)

Published 10 days ago • 1 min read

Hello there,

Today I'm getting a little personal and sharing what drives my work with Leaving Well and the principles that guide how I show up for organizations and leaders in transition.

I didn't set out to become an expert in how people leave organizations. But after watching too many brilliant leaders exit jobs broken, bitter, and burned out – and seeing the organizational damage left in their wake – I knew someone needed to name what we were all experiencing.

At its core, my work is about creating a world where leadership transitions aren't organizational emergencies but expected moments of transformation handled with intention and care. Where leaders can be fully human – arriving, contributing, and eventually departing without trauma.

This work sits at the messy intersection of organizational development, leadership philosophy, and community care. It's about navigating the universal experience of necessary endings with dignity, intention, and – when possible – joy.

[Read the full article: "Why I Do This Work: The Broken Places Where Leadership Meets Humanity"]

What values guide your approach to leadership transitions? I'd love to hear what resonates with you.

Until next week, Naomi

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Leaving Well in the Workplace

Naomi Hattaway, Founder and President

Your Leaving Well guide to navigating workplace transitions 🧡 I normalize workplace transitions one organization + person at a time. Leaving Well is the art + practice of leaving in the workplace, with intention + joy.

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