The problem with being "too nice" at work

Name: The problem with being "too nice" at work
Uploaded: 2024-05-28T14:58:11Z
Duration: 16 min 55 s
Description: Are you "too nice" at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people attempt to mask anxiety with overly polite feedback — a practice that's more harmful than helpful — and gives three tips to swap generic, unhelpful observations with clear, consistent feedback, even when you feel awkward.

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Tessa West |

TEDxColumbiaUniversity

• September 2023

Are you "too nice" at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people attempt to mask anxiety with overly polite feedback — a practice that's more harmful than helpful — and gives three tips to swap generic, unhelpful observations with clear, consistent feedback, even when you feel awkward.