“The Disease to Please”
Do you find yourself trying to be a wonderful person at work? The one that can be relied on, that never says no, that hates to disappoint? If that sounds familiar, you may suffer from “the disease to please”.
This type of behavior, particularly prevalent among women, may have helped you at an early stage in your career, but as you rise it can become toxic, coming at an enormous cost both personally and professionally and hindering your further progression.
Answering the following questions can get you started on the path to overcoming the disease to please:
What behaviors might suggest you suffer from the disease to please?
What are the potential costs of this behavior?
What beliefs underlie this behavior?
What can you do differently that might serve you better?