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Aug 2023
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Why Being Too Nice Can Damage Your Caree...

The Wall Street Journal
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Workers who want to get ahead but also be respected face a tricky balance of being too nice or too aggressive. WSJ “Work & Life” columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways employees can navigate that challenge. 
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