The Power of Nice
The Power of Nice
Linda Kaplan Thaler
Tom Peters
Wow! She built a large ad agency from scratch and is in the Advertising Hall of Fame. - Tom Peters
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The Power of Nice

The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness

Linda Kaplan Thaler
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Linda Kaplan Thaler
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In the compelling read "The Power of Nice," Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval challenge the cutthroat, dog-eat-dog narrative that has long dominated the corporate world. With a refreshing blend of personal anecdotes and empirical evidence, they make a compelling case for the underrated power of kindness in the business arena. The authors, who themselves climbed to the pinnacle of the advertising industry by wielding generosity and empathy as their tools, debunk the myth that nice guys finish last. Instead, they present an inspiring testament to the opposite: that niceness, far from being a weakness, is a formidable strategy for achieving success. "The Power of Nice" is more than just a business book; it's a life philosophy. Kaplan Thaler and Koval reveal how kindness can lead to lower employee turnover, higher productivity, and ultimately, more substantial profits. They offer readers a pragmatic guide to cultivating a culture of niceness, from making a positive first impression to transforming adversaries into allies. Through a series of real-world examples, they demonstrate that in today's highly interconnected and transparent world, being nice is not just an ethical choice but a strategic one. This book invites you to rethink the power dynamics of your personal and professional life, proving that the path to true success is paved with kindness.

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Released
2006
1 Jan
Length
144
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Wow! She built a large ad agency from scratch and is in the Advertising Hall of Fame. - Tom Peters
You don’t need to offer a list of reasons why you can’t get together or fashion your schedule around someone else’s.
— Linda Kaplan Thaler, The Power of Nice

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