The Myth of the Nice Girl
by Fran Hauser
Hauser argues you can be kind and strong at work: setting boundaries, negotiating, giving feedback with warmth. A counterpoint to Nice Girls Don't.
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you refuse to become hard to succeed.
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you want a tougher stance.
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Three things you will actually use
- Kind and strong are not opposites.
- Boundaries with warmth.
- Ask kindly, firmly.
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Read the chapter on being nice and setting boundaries.
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Kind and strong.
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