We’ve all thought it: “I can’t say that (I need to be nice)”.
But what do we really mean by nice, and how does it impact us at work?
“Nice” often shows up as:
- not giving direct feedback,
- not setting boundaries,
- not stating expectations clearly; or
- avoiding “disappointing” people.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
- Why “nice” holds us back at work,
- How childhood messages, cultural norms, and confidence cycles feed the myth of “nice,”
- A reframe you can use to be clear, respectful, and caring - without being unkind,
- Simple strategies to help you step out of the “nice trap” and into real, confident communication.
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic