A tiny four dollar holiday gift revealed exactly how little I was valued in a job I had poured myself into. In this episode, I share the moment everything shifted for me and why that small, thoughtless gift became the final push I needed to leave and build something of my own. This is a story about appreciation, leadership, morale, and the invisible ways companies lose their best people. Whether you’re leading a team or navigating your own career, this episode will give you perspective you can use right away. What You’ll Learn • The quickest way employees feel unappreciated• How small actions shape morale more than big gestures• Why “gifts” and incentives only work when they align with real respect• The moment I knew it was time to walk away• What this taught me about leadership and running my own business Connect with me:Substack: mindbizlife.substack.comInstagram: instagram.com/mindbizlife