Why Being “Too Nice” at Work Is Hurting Your Career
About this episode
Being kind isn't the problem, but being too nice at work is. Learn how to use "kind candour" to grow your influence and credibility. If this feels familiar, book a call with my team and learn how I can support your leadership development.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Why over-functioning and saying yes to everything keeps you stuck in support roles
- The "kind candour" framework for giving feedback that lands without damaging relationships
- How to set boundaries and push back professionally while still being seen as collaborative
- Why avoiding difficult conversations actually hurts your leadership credibility
- Practical scripts for challenging ideas and giving constructive feedback
Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there.
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