Author and coach Hailey Magee discusses the dangers of people-pleasing in the workplace, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to break out of these habits. She offers advice for both employees and managers on self-advocacy and collaboration, navigating boundaries and ambition, and the benefits of authenticity and self-trust in the professional setting.
People-pleasing at work may result in burnout and resentment, affecting personal well-being.
Setting boundaries, communicating needs, and prioritizing self-care are essential to break people-pleasing habits.
Deep dives
Understanding People Pleasing Behavior
People pleasing in the workplace often involves sacrificing one's own needs and boundaries to accommodate others, leading to feelings of resentment and overwhelm. Haley McGee, a certified life coach, defines people pleasing as prioritizing others' needs over one's own at the expense of personal well-being. Recognizing and addressing this behavior is crucial in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and avoiding burnout.
Impact of People Pleasing in the Workplace
People pleasing manifests in various ways at work, such as overworking without expressing needs, over-functioning to compensate for others' shortcomings, and deriving self-worth from over-giving. Perfectionism and societal pressures also contribute to people pleasing behavior, affecting relationships and well-being. Breaking this cycle involves setting boundaries, communicating needs, and prioritizing self-care.
Navigating People Pleasing in the Workplace
While succumbing to people pleasing may seem beneficial for career advancement, it often leads to burnout and negative consequences. By clarifying personal values, needs, and boundaries from the start of a new job or career, individuals can establish healthy work dynamics and assert themselves without sacrificing well-being. Creating a collaborative environment that respects individual needs and encourages open communication can foster long-term professional success and sustainable workplace relationships.
There's a fine line between pitching in to help your team and taking on too much at the expense of your mental health and performance. Author and coach Hailey Magee walks us through why some of us fall into people-pleasing patterns, the negative impact it can have on our careers, and how to stop. She also offers advice for managers on how to help employees identify and break out of these bad habits. Magee is the author of Stop People Pleasing and Find Your Power.
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