What It Looks Like: Understanding People-Pleasing Behavior in Leadership A behavioral tendency where individuals prioritize the approval of others over their own needs, boundaries, or strategic priorities. This can lead to burnout, poor decision-making, and lack of assertiveness in leadership. Olivia, a senior leader, often prioritizes others’ needs and desires over her own, fearing that saying "no" will disappoint or upset her team. She agrees to requests even when it goes against her prioritie...