We all want the same thing: to get along, particularly with our co-workers who we see every day, either over a screen or in person. But focusing on being “nice” misses the point of interpersonal professional relationships, says Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup.
He recommends a few emotionally intelligent practices that can boost your rapport at work:
🔹 Be a better listener
🔹 Build others up
🔹 Be genuine, not ingratiating
🔹 Don’t argue for the sake of arguing
🔹 Adapt a practice of empathy and tolerance
With these five practices, you will achieve the same outcome you’re looking for by “being nice” — getting along and forming stronger alliances at work.
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