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7 Ways for Leaders to Gracefully Accept a ResignationSo much has been written about how to successfully resign. But why do we treat resigning as a one-sided act?

ByMita Mallick

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"How could you leave? After everything I have done for you? I have shown you nothing but kindness!"

Hard to believe, but these are actually things my former manager said to me I told them I was resigning.

It was not at all how I envisioned my resignation would go. I had practiced what I would say: I'd be short, to the point and professional. Resigning can be a bittersweet moment. You might be sad to be moving on and at the same time excited for your next chapter.

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