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Oct 7
21m 18s

Being Nice Won’t Save You in Difficult C...

Civility Media
About this episode
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 difference between being nice and being respectful, and how respectful firmness is act ... Show More
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