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How to Manage a Boss Who Is a Chronic People-Pleaser
Episode 71 of The Difficult Boss Podcast tackles a boss archetype that's often overlooked: the chronic people-pleaser. Lucas and Luna break down how a manager who says 'yes' to everyone can derail your priorities, burn out the team, and avoid necessary conflict. They walk through a concrete case from a mid-sized marketing agency where a people-pleasing boss caused a 30 percent project failure rate by overcommitting to clients. The hosts discuss specific tactics like setting pre-commitment filters, using agenda-based escalation, and creating a 'safe no' culture upward…
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