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How to Manage a People-Pleaser Boss Without Getting Burned
Does your boss say yes to every request, leaving you and your team overwhelmed and stretched thin? In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle the chronic people-pleaser boss—the manager who avoids confrontation, overcommits, and fails to protect your time. Drawing on real-world examples, they break down why this behavior happens (fear of conflict, career anxiety, desire to be liked) and offer three concrete tactics: the 'what would you deprioritize' question, forced priority documentation, and the art of setting boundaries upward. Plus, they share how to protect your own sanity without…
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