Why Trying to Please Everyone Will Destroy Your Leadership

Negotiate Anything

American Negotiation Institute

Education, Careers, Business

4.8 • 659 Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Most leaders won’t say what they really think — Nancy Medoff does. In this fearless conversation, Nancy returns to the show with a raw and honest look at what happens when a communication expert steps into politics and faces public scrutiny head-on. She shares the emotional toll, the unexpected memes, and the mindset shift that helped her stop chasing approval and start creating real impact. From small-town election drama to universal truths about people-pleasing, authenticity, and persuasion, this episode is a masterclass in what leadership actually looks like when the stakes are high and the spotlight is real. Connect With Nancy Medoff ⁠nancymedoff.com⁠ ⁠Buy Now UNMUTE YOURSELF® Speak Up to Stand Out by Nancy Medoff⁠ ⁠Listen now to Unmute Yourself - The Podcast⁠ ⁠Follow Nancy on LinkedIn

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0:00.0	From LinkedIn News, I'm Leah Smart, host of Everyday Better, an award-winning podcast dedicated to personal development.
0:06.2	Join me every week for captivating stories and research to find more fulfillment in your work and personal life.
0:11.8	Listen to Every Day Better on the LinkedIn Podcast Network, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:17.4	From LinkedIn News, I'm Jesse Hempel, host of the Hello Monday podcast.
0:21.6	Start your week with the Hello Monday podcast.
0:24.6	We'll navigate career pivots.
0:26.6	We'll learn where happiness fits in.
0:28.6	Listen to Hello Monday with me, Jesse Hempel on the LinkedIn Podcast Network, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:35.6	Hey, I'm Kwame Christian, and you are about to step up to or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:43.4	Hey, I'm Kwame Christian, and you are about to step into the world of Negotiate Anything,
0:48.4	the number one negotiation podcast in the world where we teach you how to make difficult conversations easier while getting more of what you want in the process.
0:52.4	Each episode is packed with practical tips and
0:55.0	strategies from the experts. We delve into negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership
1:00.5	skills that are crucial in both business and in life. Whether you're closing a deal,
1:05.6	managing a team, or navigating personal relationships, negotiate anything provides you with
1:10.5	the tools you need to
1:12.0	succeed. Our conversations are real, relatable, and most importantly, rooted in practicality.
1:18.4	So if you're ready to transform your conversations and elevate your negotiation skills,
1:23.5	join me on Negotiate Anything. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you love to listen.
1:30.6	Let's make every conversation a winning negotiation.
1:36.2	Nancy, thanks for joining us today.
1:38.9	Thanks for having me, Kwame.
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