When to use it
Use it when you're asked why you want to leave, even if the real reason is a difficult manager. Talk about what you're moving toward, not what you're running from. Interviewers worry that complaints about a past employer will become complaints about them.
Example
Interviewer: “Why are you looking to leave?”
You: “I've grown a lot there, and I'm ready for a role with more ownership, like leading projects end to end.”
In an email or Slack message
The same framing works in a recruiter message: “I'm looking for a role with more ownership of projects end to end.” Keep it positive and specific.