I've always been a people-pleaser. I got better at my job when I stopped caring about being liked.

Business Insider•Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 02:22 PM•2 min read

I have a history of people-pleasing. When I realized it was more important to be direct and honest than to be liked, I changed my approach.

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