10 Things I Know About...Being A Nice Guy In Business

Russ Edelman is the founder of Nice Guy Strategies in Burlington and co-author of the upcoming book: Nice Guys Can Get The Corner Office: 8 Strategies for Winning in Business Without Being A Jerk. For more information, visit www.niceguystratgies.com.

1. You’re Not Alone

 Sixty-one percent of the people we surveyed indicated that they were “too nice” in business.

 2. Your Rights

 There are 8 key strategies to finding the balance in being nice and successful and we refer to these as the “Bill of Rights.”

 3. Self-Awareness

 Learn about yourself — know your strengths and weaknesses.

 4. Speak Up

 Learn to express your opinions and be heard.

 5. Set Boundaries

 Learn to set clear, strong, and appropriate boundaries.

 6. Confront

 Learn to face issues directly and without fear.

 7. Choose

 Learn to make choices without guilt.

 8. Expect Results

 Learn to hold others and yourself accountable.

 9. Be Bold

 Learn to take chances and push the envelope.

 10. Don’t Be Afraid of Winning

 Learn how to finish first respectfully and fairly.