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Why being nice to your coworkers is good for business

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October 6, 2018

Christine Porath: Why being nice to your coworkers is good for business

15:24 minutes · Filmed Jan 2018 · Posted Oct 2018 · TEDxUniversityofNevada

Looking to get ahead in your career? Start by being nice to your coworkers, says leadership researcher Christine Porath. In this science-backed talk, she shares surprising insights about the costs of rudeness and shows how little acts of respect can boost your professional success -- and your company's bottom line.

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What do people want most from their leaders? We took data from over 20,000 employees around the world, and we found the answer was simple: respect."

Christine Porath
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