The Nice Blog

Mon, July 06, 2009 - 8:29:32

Think Before You Type

On last week’s Small Blog, we discussed the importance of finding small joys in even the most unbearable of jobs.  After all, less-than-ideal employment situations are an inevitable part of entering the workforce and learning to cope with them is an essential ingredient in your recipe for success.  By smiling through the tough stuff, avoiding negativity, and presenting yourself as a positive force in the workplace, you’ll soon discover that NICE pays off.  So, you can imagine our disappointment when we discovered an open letter in the form of a blog post written by a disgruntled former intern to her employers at a company in Arizona. 

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Fri, June 26, 2009 - 4:13:50

Recession Etiquette Tips for Networking

If you’ve been to a party or family gathering recently, you’ve probably noticed that your conversations are a little different than they used to be.  In today’s tough times, it seems like every social gathering has become yet another opportunity to network…even when it’s not exactly what you had in mind.  That’s why a segment we saw the other morning on CBS’s The Early Show really caught our attention.  As you can see from this clip, our recession era calls for a new kind of etiquette, and Early Show financial contributor Vera Gibbon’s has the do’s and don’ts for our changing times.

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Thu, June 25, 2009 - 4:28:36

Negative Impressions are Like Germs

Okay, we’ll admit it.  Once in a while we like to kick back, relax, and decompress by watching a little reality TV.  Who doesn’t? From Real Housewives of New Jersey, to The Hills, to John and Kate Plus Eight, everyone has their favorite guilty pleasures, and more often than not, it’s the knock-down, drag-out drama that really keeps you entertained.  This week, a new show displaying reality stars behaving badly called NYC Prep debuted on Bravo, and it really got us thinking about one very powerful NICE Principle: “negative impressions are like germs.”

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Fri, June 19, 2009 - 5:07:52

Go Ahead.  Make My Day.

In light of current events, you might be starting to think there is no good news anymore.  Each morning, we awake to more stories about American tragedies, global crises, and economic woes.  But, as John Baldoni writes on his blog, Leadership at Work,even amid challenging times, good news exists.  And the easiest way to find it is to make it yourself.

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Thu, June 18, 2009 - 2:07:54

You’ve Got a Friend When You Least Expect It

A few days ago, we were perusing the Wall Street Journal online and we came across a great opinion piece by Tony Woodlief called, “Ya Gotta Have (Real) Friends” in which he discusses the importance of having friendships offline.  In essence, Woodlief argues that with all the popularity (and sheer addictiveness) of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and the tremendous value they offer, we can’t forget about the powerful role genuine friendships play in our everyday lives. And it got us thinking about an important topic we discuss in THE POWER OF NICE: making friends in the business world is a key to success.  And the best people to start with?  Your enemies.

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