Why being nice to your coworkers is good for business

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This week on TED.com October 6, 2018

Talk of the week 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. Watch now »

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Quote of the Week “ 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 Why being nice to your coworkers is good for business

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