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Nov 2025
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Nice Isn't Always Kind with Christina Ea...

Christina Eanes
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In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager turned workforce development expert, unpacks the critical difference between being nice and being kind. While niceness may keep the peace in the moment, kindness fuels long-term growth, trust, and stronger relationships. C ... Show More
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