Nice and kind are not the same thing, writes Kelly D. Parker. Though similar, kindness is the clear front runner, with the power to motivate teams, boost productivity and foster a culture that attracts and retains top talent. She shares three reasons to ditch nice in exchange for kind:
- Niceness breeds uncertainty
- Nice people want to be liked
- Niceness slows progress
Source: Fast Company, December 21, 2021. Link.
Kind people have the courage to respectfully speak the truth, even if they won’t be considered nice for doing so. Their boldness promotes problem-solving, drives innovation, and increases productivity.” – Kelly D. Parker