Educators play a crucial role in students' development. However, educator attrition remains a pressing issue influenced by organizational dynamics and leadership styles. This quantitative study explores the relationships between leadership styles and educators' intent to leave, focusing on variations by occupational roles and pre- versus post-pandemic contexts. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce attitudes have shifted, leading to quiet quitting, where employees disengage without formally resigning, often preceding intent to leave and turnover. This issue is particularly detrimental in the education sector, affecting school districts and students' academic and social well-being. This study examines the impact of transformational, transactional, and passive avoidant leadership styles on job satisfaction and retention. It addresses a research gap regarding their effects on educators and post-pandemic challenges. Utilizing leader-member exchange and social exchange theories, the study provides insights for Maryland educational leaders to foster supportive work environments, improving retention and organizational climate. The findings are crucial for understanding leadership's impact on factors like absenteeism and burnout, offering actionable recommendations to benefit students, families, and the community. Key research questions include the effects of leadership style on intent to leave, differences between early career and experienced educators, and variations pre- and post-pandemic. The study's limitations include its focus on Maryland educators with at least four years of experience, which may affect generalizability. Assumptions include participants' comprehensive engagement and the validity of the instruments (MLQ and ITQ). A notable research gap exists regarding how these leadership styles affect non-classroom-based educators and the added challenges post-pandemic. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]