You probably don’t think of the Internet as an actual place but it really is – sort of. All of our computers have to connect to each other somewhere – and there is a place where that happens. And that place has a particular smell to it. This episode begins with an explanation. Source: Andrew Blum author of the book Tubes (https://amzn.to/3pwX3Jq).
It is hard ... Show More
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Being Nice Won’t Save You in Difficult Conversations
Being nice won’t save you — especially in conflict. Too often, we think if we’re agreeable enough, people will treat us better or listen more. But that’s not how it works. In this episode, I talk about why “nice” people often get steamrolled in difficult conversations, the differ ... Show More
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The Problem With Being Overly Friendly
In this episode, we learn about the problems that come with being overly friendly.
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How to Stop Being Too Nice to People
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#648: Being “Nice” Is Wrecking Your Confidence
We’re going to talk about the difference, why “being nice” is often a confidence trap, how to detox from people-pleasing, and how to step into strong, gracious, authentic kindness—without losing your softness, your generosity, or your beautiful heart.
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The Problem with Being Too Nice: How to Reclaim Your Voice and Say NO
Saying "yes" when you mean "no" is a slow poison. Buy The Book Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes In this episode, Dr. Sunita Sah, a physician turned organizational psychologist, reveals the hidden costs of excessive compliance and how it silently destroys your s ... Show More
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<p class="p1">Do you ever feel like being "nice" is holding you back? Like you're constantly trying to please others at the expense of your own wants and desires?</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">In this episode, I dive into why being the "nice girl" can actually be a proble ... Show More
