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Aug 27
15m 8s

The Nice Tax | Social Intelligence Brief...

THE ART OF CHARM
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Being easy to work with can quietly make you miserable—and invisible. AJ and Johnny break down the “nice tax”: the price you pay every time you agree with something you don’t actually agree with just to avoid tension. That conflict doesn’t disappear. It often comes back as resentment, anxiety, replaying conversations in your head, and a workplace reputation ... Show More
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