Being nice can be toxic

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A very nice and honest doctor says grimly to a patient: “You are a very sick man.

You’ve been simultaneously diagnosed with COVID, monkeypox, swine flu, Ebola and bubonic plague.”“Amazingly, there is,” says the nice doctor. “First, we’ll put you in a private room where you’ll have everything you need to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Next, we’ll put you on a diet of pancakes and flounder.”The world of work is full of young people who champion relentless positivity.

While I am not a proponent of building a toxic workplace culture, as my previous columns for many years have attested, I surely want to bring a more profound understanding to this Utopian concept of “niceness” in the workplace as espoused by these “thought leaders.” The workplace has seen a significant surge in the emphasis on well-being, kindness, empathy and care – qualities undeniably hold immense value. However, according to West, this well-intentioned shift has inadvertently led to a false dichotomy between niceness and the imperative for clear communication and constructive confrontation, even when the situation demands it.

“Niceness is saying ‘I’m so sorry you’re cold,’ while kindness may be ‘Ugh, you’ve said that five times, here’s a sweater!’ Kindness addresses the need, regardless of tone.” says athlete Jordan Green. Genuine kindness is paved with concrete actions to help others. Unlike niceness, which often remains superficial, kindness digs deeper. Being authentically kind means addressing situations with a sincere intention to alleviate difficulties, even if the delivery isn’t coated in sugar. The distinction between the two is critical, especially in leadership roles, where genuine feedback and constructive criticism are essential for growth.

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