PERFORMATIVE CANCELLATION

You can win the moment and still lose the room. If you lead people, hire people, or want to grow your influence, understanding this matters more than you might think.

Performative cancellation has become a default reaction in both workplace conversations and online interactions. It feels powerful. It feels righteous. It gives a quick hit of certainty. But it often creates long term consequences that most people never see coming.

Performative cancellation is not about accountability. It is about signaling. It is about proving something to the people watching rather than building something with the person in front of you. It protects ego rather than culture, which is why it can harm teams so quickly.

In this video I break down four key ideas.

• Why calling someone out can be a form of privilege.

• How public cancellation can damage trust, relationships, and your own opportunities.

• Why winning the battle often means losing the war.

• A simple mindset shift that protects your influence and your career.

Entrepreneurs and leaders rise or fall based on how they handle conflict. The rooms you lead remember how you treat people when things get uncomfortable. Performative cancellation might feel like strength, but real strength looks like curiosity, clarity, and accountability without humiliation.

Watch the video. Let us keep raising the emotional intelligence bar, one conversation at a time.

If you plan events or book speakers, let us connect. Emotional intelligence is not just a topic. It is a competitive advantage for every room you lead.