The Hidden Cost of Being Too Nice (And What To Do Instead)

The Hidden Cost of Being Too Nice (And What To Do Instead)

March 19, 2026 · 15 min

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This episode explores the negative impact of being perceived as 'too nice' at work and offers insights on how to cultivate genuine kindness instead.

Kind Not Nice Phone Backgrounds - https://www.shannonjenkins.co/kindnot... Work With Me - https://www.shannonjenkins.co/speakto... Hire Me to Speak at Your Company - https://www.shannonjenkins.co/speaking - If you’re known as “the nice one” at work, this can quietly limit your influence more than you realise. In this video, I break down the difference between being nice and being kind, and why avoiding discomfort often leads to being overlooked, overextended, or under-respected. You’l...

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