Negotiate Anything Why Trying to Please Everyone Will Destroy Your Leadership
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May 30, 2025 Nancy Medoff, a public speaker, coach, and author, shares her fearless journey through local politics and the emotional toll it took on her. She discusses the perils of trying to please everyone and the importance of authenticity in leadership. Nancy reveals how to free oneself from the constraints of others' opinions and emphasizes the value of transparent communication. Listeners gain insights into empowering negotiation skills and fostering meaningful dialogue, ultimately learning how to create real impact by embracing divergent perspectives.
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Running Small Town Campaign
- Nancy Medoff ran for public office in a small town on Cape Cod with about 2000 residents.
- Campaigning involved meeting over 100 people and was the hardest thing she has ever done.
Liberation From People-Pleasing
- Not everyone will like or support you no matter what you say or do.
- Accepting this frees you to act authentically and with integrity without fear of losing approval.
Stop Trying to Please Everyone
- Trying to please everyone causes stress and burnout in leadership.
- Accepting that you can't please everyone reduces stress and increases enjoyment of leadership.
