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Stop Being Nice. Start Being Useful.
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Stop Being Nice. Start Being Useful.

Fake smiles and empty praise kill trust faster than honesty ever will. Here’s how to break the cycle.

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Apr 28, 2025
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I used to think being nice at work was the right thing to do. Keep things smooth, avoid friction, stay on everyone’s good side. Turns out, it’s a trap.

The reality is, being too nice makes people trust you less. It doesn’t build connection — it builds doubt.

We all know the feeling: awkward meetings, clumsy feedback sessions, team dynamics where no one sa…

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