Wed, January 27, 2010 - 10:09:06

Conan Signs Off the NICE Way

Like millions of other Americans, we tuned in for Conan O’Brien’s last Tonight Show on Friday night and were both moved and inspired as O’Brien signed off for a final time in a manner that portrayed both humor and class.  In a heartfelt goodbye, he thanked his former network for the opportunities they had given him and asked his fans not to be cynical. “If you work really hard and you are kind, I’m telling you: amazing things will happen,” an emotional O’Brien said. 

And of course, we couldn’t agree more.

Not only did O’Brien’s farewell speech touch the hearts of his loyal fans, who spent the past few weeks making “I’m with Coco” a viral sensation, it helped to cement his reputation as a “class act” and create a positive impression among viewers who might not have previously enjoyed his off-the-wall brand of humor.  In the days following his final Tonight Show, his farewell speech became a Twitter trending topic, inspired countless blog posts and Facebook groups, and was one of the top searched queries on the major search engines.

That’s the power of nice.

In a time when snarkiness and sarcasm seem to dominate the headlines and the punch lines, it’s a wonderful reminder that being nice is one of the most powerful things you can do to make a real difference in your personal and professional life.  So, why not give it a try?  Even if you’re not on television, you never know who might be watching.

 

Posted by Linda and Robin