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Nice People Don’t Become Good Managers

Leading well isn’t about being liked. It’s about being unshakably clear.

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Weiwei Hu
Apr 07, 2025
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The workplace isn’t always fair, kind, or logical. Whether you’re an individual contributor, a manager, or an executive, one thing is certain: you’ll encounter all kinds of people, some inspiring, some draining, and some who challenge your sanity in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.

The first time I was promoted to a manager, my boss told me something that …

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