About This Book
The Likeability Trap (2019) examines how approval-seeking behaviors trap ambitious professionals in cycles of burnout and diminished influence. With both honesty and encouragement, it offers practical strategies for transforming people-pleasing habits into authentic communication skills that command genuine respect.
Who Should Read This?
- Anyone experiencing burnout from prioritizing others' needs over their own well-being
- Women in leadership roles who face pressure to be agreeable and accommodating in male-dominated environments
- High-achieving professionals who feel overlooked despite their hard work and constant availability to colleagues
About the Author
Alicia Menendez is an MSNBC anchor and Harvard College graduate whose senior thesis on women’s social capital gained recognition from major publications. She currently co-hosts The Weekend on MSNBC and the Latina to Latina podcast, with her journalism work earning praise from Elle and Marie Claire magazines. Her reporting and interviews have appeared across major networks including ABC News, PBS, and Vice News.
