The Buzz

“This little book will show you why women should run most corporations in America, and maybe the entire country. Reading “Nice” will improve just about everything in your life, and that’s a promise.”

—James Patterson
Bestselling author, former CEO of J. Walter Thompson North America

“For my money, I would always rather make a deal with people I like who treat me well. If you want to discover the surprising power of nice, read this book. Memorize it. Use it. You’ll be glad you did.”

—Donald Trump

Leo Durocher was wrong! Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval’s “The Power of Nice” is the antidote to our increasingly mean-spirited culture. I’m going to send a copy to every political campaign consultant I know.

—Arianna Huffington

“The Power of Nice is a wonder drug! It could literally save your career and your life… And let me suggest a first act of kindness: buy some extra copies for your enemies. I’ll bet they need The Power of Nice more than you do.”

—Keith Ferrazzi
The author of “Never Eat Alone”, the bestselling book on building relationships for success

“In a dog-eat-dog world where so many seem prepared to do whatever it takes to get ahead, Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval point out that it is truly the quiet, kind gesture that speaks most loudly. ‘Please, Thank You, and ‘No, You First’ really are key words that should be a part of every go-getters‘™ lexicon. ‘The Power of Nice’ should become the new bible for those looking to hit the top!”

—Deborah Norville
Host of “Inside Edition”, the longest-running newsmagazine

Having matured during the most savage era of entertainment, I can vouch for the fact that being nice is one sure means of success. Nice guys do finish on top.

—Dick Clark

“If the POWER OF NICE equates to: caring for other people, having honor, working with honesty, competing with dignity, sharing knowledge and behaving with kindness; then “THE POWER OF NICE” should be a mandatory business seminar at every major University. Can you imagine if the Enron executives had practiced the “POWER OF NICE”

—Marcia Gay Harden
Academy Award winning actor

“In negotiation, the cheapest concession you can make is to be nice. And the returns can be high, as Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval show in this delightfully readable primer packed with practical advice and entertaining stories. I recommend it with pleasure!”

—William Ury
The Co-author of "Getting to Yes" and Author of "The Power of a Positive No" (2007)