How to Worry Less About What People Think of Your Leadership

How to Worry Less About What People Think of Your Leadership

Update: 2025-12-09
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If you’ve ever edited an email ten times, softened your words to avoid judgment, or stayed quiet in a meeting even though you knew exactly what needed to be said, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. We’re talking about FOPO — the Fear of People’s Opinions — and how it quietly constricts confidence, clarity, and presence for healthcare leaders. You’ll learn why caring professions are especially vulnerable to this pattern, what the research says about social evaluation threat, and how to lead with grounded truth instead of imagined judgment. If you’re ready to stop tiptoeing, reclaim your voice, and step into the next-level leader your team needs, this episode is your breakthrough moment.

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How to Worry Less About What People Think of Your Leadership

How to Worry Less About What People Think of Your Leadership

Mara Ergas-Zabari RN, PhD - Healthcare Leader, Consultant, & Researcher