7 Signs You're a People-Pleasing Leader:
(and it's hurting your team)
True kindness builds strong teams.
People-pleasing destroys them.
1. You Never Defend Your Team's Boundaries
↳ You accept every "urgent" request, overwhelming your team
↳ Require other leaders to use proper channels, no "just this once"
2. You Play Favourites to Keep Everyone Happy
↳ Rewarding complainers while overloading reliable people
↳ Make decisions based on performance, not who might get upset
3. You Hide Bad News Because You "Care Too Much"
↳ Delaying tough updates, thinking you would hurt your team
↳ Share news promptly with empathy - they need time to plan
4. You Bury Problems Until They Explode
↳ Worrying about upsetting your boss
↳ Be transparent and share any problem within a day
5. You Do Performance Reviews at Starbucks
↳ Making serious conversations casual to avoid tension
↳ Stop sugar-coating, share specific examples of needed changes
6. You Make Inconsistent Decisions
↳ Struggling with decisions, fearing they'll upset someone
↳ Prioritize business needs, not who might get upset
7. Your Top Performers Are Becoming Toxic
↳ You watch star employees break rules, too afraid to confront them
↳ Have the hard conversation now, before good people leave
Strong leadership isn't about being liked.
It's about doing what's right for your team.
Source: Dora Vanourek
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