People Solutions

Episode 76: Servant Leader vs. People Pleaser


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What do you think about when you hear the term 'people pleaser'? Pushover, doormat, yes-man? In our latest podcast we are joined by Sarah Shepard of StringCan Interactive, and she asserts that being a people pleaser, if effectively channeled, can be a good thing. Give it a listen.

  • Ruinous Empathy vs. Radical Candor
  • Using empathy to increase engagement and productivity
  • Embracing people-pleasing as a leadership superpower


You can read Sarah's blog on the subject here (https://www.stringcaninteractive.com/blog/the-surprising-benefits-of-people-pleasing-in-leadership)
STM's assessments can help you determine if someone has people-pleasing tendencies and if they are likely to use that power wisely or take it too far. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more.

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People SolutionsBy Strategic Talent Management