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.

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…