There’s a fine line between being a supportive leader and falling into the trap of people-pleasing. While maintaining harmony is valuable, when it comes at the cost of effective leadership and personal wellbeing, it’s time to reassess your approach.

Gayle Lantz explores the hidden costs of people-pleasing leadership and reveals why being overly agreeable or “nice” isn’t always what’s best for your team or organization.

As Gayle explains, “People-pleasing in leadership is the tendency to prioritize keeping other people happy over making the best decisions for the team or the organization.” People-pleasing leaders often sacrifice their own well-being in the process.

The impact can be significant: from burned-out leaders to underperforming teams. But there’s good news – you can shift from people-pleasing to powerful leadership without losing yourself, your empathy or positive relationships.

This episode challenges leaders to examine their own tendencies and offers practical insights for making the transition from people-pleasing to authentic leadership.

This episode covers:

• Signs you might be a people-pleasing leader
• The hidden costs of prioritizing peace over progress
• Why seeking approval can undermine your leadership effectiveness
• Key areas to focus on when breaking free from people-pleasing patterns
• How to maintain positive relationships while setting necessary boundaries
• Strategies for making decisions based on what’s right, not what’s popular
• Why people-pleasing isn’t really about the desire to please people

It’s time to lead with conviction rather than constantly seeking approval. 

Your team – and your future self – will thank you for it.