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How to Manage a Boss Who Is a Chronic People-Pleaser
Episode 45 tackles the boss who agrees with everyone, avoids conflict, and leaves you with no clear direction. Lucas and Luna break down a concrete case: a marketing manager whose boss keeps saying 'yes' to every stakeholder, piling on conflicting priorities. They discuss why people-pleasing bosses often fear confrontation, how to test their real priorities by asking for trade-offs, and the 'ask for the tiebreaker' tactic. With a focus on concrete scripts and behavioral psychology, this episode gives listeners a practical framework for managing up when their manager's…
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