“They flatter one another out of contempt, and their desire to rule one another makes them bow and scrape.” Marcus Aurelius
Using flattery invites people to look down on you. Neediness is obvious. (Adapted from Epictetus)
Solomon said, “The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.”
Every successful leader is people-pleaser.
The more people you please the more successful you become.
Customers buy because you please them.
Employees commit because you please them.
Stakeholders invest because you please them.
Stop pretending you’re not a people-pleaser. Everyone wants to please someone. The question isn’t if, but how.
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Bob Bumblehoof is too naïve to lead. He thinks flattery is sincere. The team knows it’s manipulation.
Gary showers his Bumblehoof with over-the-top compliments. He laughs at stupid jokes and agrees with dumb ideas.
Don’t let people make a fool of you. Become a flattery-proof leader.
Lousy leaders use pressure tactics and call it leadership. They disguise manipulation as motivation.
Pressure tactics are self-serving strategies used to get what you want.
Don’t let jerks make you feel small.
Here are 7 ways to respond to pressure tactics.
Manipulators exploit compassion.
One manipulator bragged she could cut people down without them knowing.
This post explains three indications you’re being manipulated.
Learn four power responses to manipulators.
Don’t allow manipulators to pressure you into self-defeating actions.
We passively accept the manipulative lies advertisers use to get our money. “Open a Coke, open happiness.” “Wheaties, breakfast of champions.” “All Natural … All Burger” Carl’s Jr. with a naked woman eating… Continue reading
