311: The Hidden Costs of People Pleasing Leadership

Podcast: Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance · Aoife O'Brien

Opublikowano: 2026-07-10

Are you a people-pleasing boss, or working for one? In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien delves into the challenges and pitfalls of people-pleasing leadership, a topic sparked by her recent trip across the US and conversations with managers and employees alike. Drawing from relatable scenarios and personal experience, Aoife unpacks why leaders who strive to be liked at all costs often undermine both their team’s effectiveness and their own authority. She provides insights into how these behaviours can lead to unresolved conflict, overwhelmed teams, blurred boundaries, and a lack of cl...