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IITian manager recalls situations when ‘good’ employees quit because of him
IITian exec recalls situations when ‘good’ employees quit because of him: ‘Nobody teaches you how to be a manager’
IITian exec recalls situations when ‘good’ employees quit because of him: ‘Nobody teaches you how to be a manager’
The executive who graduated from IIT and then ISB shared three harsh lessons he learned during his early days as a manager.
Published on: Apr 29, 2026 7:23 AM IST By Trisha Sengupta Share via Copy link An IIT and ISB alumnus is gaining traction online for his candid reflections on the steep learning curve of leadership. Despite his elite education, he admits that his early management style led to the loss of three talented team members. In a viral post, he breaks down how he mistook silence for recognition and defensive behaviour for authority. The IIT graduate-turned-manager is being praised on social media for his candid reflections. (Instagram/@mr_nerdexy) “Nobody teaches you how to be a manager. IIT trains you to solve problems. ISB trains you to build strategy. Your first management role? That trains you by letting you fail,” Siddharth Maheshwari wrote and recalled how three “good people” left his team in the early stages of his career. Also Read: IITian founder says he didn’t buy flashy cars after making millions. Instead, he spent on… The 34-year-old explained that they didn’t leave because he was cruel or didn't care; they quit because he was doing something that nobody had taught him “not to do.” In his Instagram post, he shared the lessons each of those incidents taught him. “Recognition is not implied. I gave my best performer more work. In my head — that was trust. In her head — that was being taken for granted. I never said ‘you’re doing great’ out loud. I assumed she knew. She didn’t,” he wrote, adding that the moment taught him to always acknowledge good work publicly. Sharing about the next incident, he posted, “Disagreement means they care. Someone pushed back on me in a meeting. I got defensive. Went cold. Stopped including him in key conversations. I thought I was managing a dynamic.I was actually losing someone who cared enough to have an opinion.” Maheshwari explained that now he “leans in, not away.” He added, “The day your team stops disagreeing is the day you should worry.” As for the third incident, he shared how “Let’s see” is not an answer that employees should hear from their superiors. “Someone came to me wanting to grow into a different function. I kept saying ‘let’s see’. For months. She found her answer elsewhere.” Following the incident, he now gives definitive answers to his team. “Now I give a real answer. Within 2 weeks. Yes or no. With a reason either way. People can handle a no. They cannot handle a maybe forever.” Sharing what he calls “truth about management,” Maheshwari wrote, “Your first few years as a manager — you will make mistakes. Not because you’re bad at it. Because nobody gave you a manual for the human part,” adding, “The IITs and ISBs of the world teach you everything except how to make people feel seen. That part — you learn by losing people. And then deciding you won’t lose them the same way twice.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Siddharth Maheshwari (@mr_nerdexy)Social media reacts:
An individual wrote, “Great narration! Keep going, you will get more clarity.” Another expressed, "At least you looked inwards and learnt... that's growth.” A third added, “I always say, leadership doesn't need a designation. I am glad you are leading now.” Also Read: 'Spent ₹12 lakh in 11 months': IIT grad flags ‘broken’ startup system after quitting ₹28 LPA job Siddharth Maheshwari’s Instagram bio claims that he shares “Career advice. Real talk. No fluff.” He completed his education from IIT Roorkee and then pursued higher education at ISB Hyderabad. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Trisha Sengupta Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More Iit Viral Video Instagram Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world News/Trending/IITian Exec Recalls Situations When ‘good’ Employees Quit Because Of Him: ‘Nobody Teaches You How To Be A Manager’ See LessAn IIT and ISB alumnus is gaining traction online for his candid reflections on the steep learning curve of leadership. Despite his elite education, he admits that his early management style led to the loss of three talented team members. In a viral post, he breaks down how he mistook silence for recognition and defensive behaviour for authority.
“Nobody teaches you how to be a manager. IIT trains you to solve problems. ISB trains you to build strategy. Your first management role? That trains you by letting you fail,” Siddharth Maheshwari wrote and recalled how three “good people” left his team in the early stages of his career.
Also Read: IITian founder says he didn’t buy flashy cars after making millions. Instead, he spent on…
The 34-year-old explained that they didn’t leave because he was cruel or didn't care; they quit because he was doing something that nobody had taught him “not to do.” In his Instagram post, he shared the lessons each of those incidents taught him.
“Recognition is not implied. I gave my best performer more work. In my head — that was trust. In her head — that was being taken for granted. I never said ‘you’re doing great’ out loud. I assumed she knew. She didn’t,” he wrote, adding that the moment taught him to always acknowledge good work publicly.
Sharing about the next incident, he posted, “Disagreement means they care. Someone pushed back on me in a meeting. I got defensive. Went cold. Stopped including him in key conversations. I thought I was managing a dynamic.I was actually losing someone who cared enough to have an opinion.” Maheshwari explained that now he “leans in, not away.” He added, “The day your team stops disagreeing is the day you should worry.”
As for the third incident, he shared how “Let’s see” is not an answer that employees should hear from their superiors. “Someone came to me wanting to grow into a different function. I kept saying ‘let’s see’. For months. She found her answer elsewhere.”
Following the incident, he now gives definitive answers to his team. “Now I give a real answer. Within 2 weeks. Yes or no. With a reason either way. People can handle a no. They cannot handle a maybe forever.”
Sharing what he calls “truth about management,” Maheshwari wrote, “Your first few years as a manager — you will make mistakes. Not because you’re bad at it. Because nobody gave you a manual for the human part,” adding, “The IITs and ISBs of the world teach you everything except how to make people feel seen. That part — you learn by losing people. And then deciding you won’t lose them the same way twice.”
Also Read: 'Spent ₹12 lakh in 11 months': IIT grad flags ‘broken’ startup system after quitting ₹28 LPA job
Siddharth Maheshwari’s Instagram bio claims that he shares “Career advice. Real talk. No fluff.” He completed his education from IIT Roorkee and then pursued higher education at ISB Hyderabad.
Source: HindustanTimes
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