A TikToker claimed hardworking, nice employees rarely get promoted. Experts say high performers often face "performance punishment" and are seen as less assertive. Toxic cultures and outdated ...

Do you think of yourself as the “nice person” at work? It may feel great to hear people say you are a great leader and a nice person. But what happens when your perception of yourself is ...

Usually defined by their emotional intelligence or social awareness, the true nature of a “good” person is their empathy — and their willingness to make space for it amid the chaos of everyday life.

From an early age, we're taught that being nice is one of the most important traits to have. In kindergarten, we learn the value of the golden rule: to treat others as we want to be treated. Yet not ...

In modern society, nice people seem to get overlooked. After all, as the expression goes, "nice guys and gals finish last." But, is that always true? Is being nice always a disadvantage—particularly ...

So, you're dating someone who is nice, but there's just no spark. In terms of relationship needs versus wants, where does kindness fall—and is it enough? My taste in men could be (and has been) ...

Are you too nice, or do you know someone who suffers from “terminal niceness”? Let’s explore the psychology of “niceness.” The Personality of Nice People Many nice people are high on the core ...

Recently, I sat in a dark bar with a long-term, usually long-distance friend, catching up on one another's lives. As we sipped craft beers, she told me about her new office job, her new apartment, and ...

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement in November 2017, the world got a glimpse into their love story in a joint BBC interview. Markle explained that a friend set them up, and ...

I get told that I'm nice a lot. And if I don't think about it too hard, I kind of like that. I mean, who doesn't want to be nice? On good days, it means I'm easy to get along with. I'm warm. I'm ...

My taste in men could be (and has been) described as bad—and that's being generous. So when I finally met a guy who is best described as "nice," I decided to see where things could go. Because ...