{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Being "Nice" May Be Hurting Your Business","description":"If you\u2019ve ever held back what you really wanted to say because you didn\u2019t want to come across as harsh\u2026 this episode is for you. There\u2019s a fine line between being direct and being perceived as rude\u2014and most people get it wrong. In this episode, I\u2019m breaking down how to communicate clearly, confidently, and without the unnecessary fluff that actually causes more problems than it solves. I\u2019m sharing my personal standards when it comes to direct communication, the biggest misconceptions that keep people stuck in \u201cnice but unclear,\u201d and the simple filter I use before I say anything that might feel uncomfortable. You\u2019ll also get practical language swaps you can start using immediately, so you can say what needs to be said without damaging relationships or your reputation. Because here\u2019s the truth: being unclear isn\u2019t kind\u2026 it\u2019s just delayed discomfort. If you want to build more trust, make faster decisions, and position yourself as someone who is respected for how they communicate then this skill is worth mastering. ","author_name":"Fox Talks Business Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/foxtalksbusiness.com","html":"