Why Winning Nice?

I believe that people are inherently good, want to help others, want to do the right thing and are always looking at ways to improve themselves. However, we face increasing pressure to succeed at all costs. A quick look around – at newspapers, magazines, television and movies – made it clear: we are no longer living in the benign era of The Brady Bunch, of being nice to others and doing the right thing; we are living in the cutthroat age of The Soprano: kill or be killed.

A lot of people are afraid of being too nice in the workplace. They hear stories about ruthless leaders who rise to the top and are conditioned to think the way to get ahead is to win at all costs while waging a virtual war on the competition. But what people forget is that for every ruthless leader there is a leader who actually gets ahead by following the Golden Rule (Treat others as you want to be treated).

I’ve learned over the years that some small changes in the way we treat others truly can have a huge effect on our business and personal success.

My goal for the Winning Nice blog is to have a place to discuss general business, comment on current business issues and share my thoughts on books, products, services and people that have helped me throughout my business career.

The underlying theme of the blog is about doing business the right way but it will also be a place for professionals to share their stories and their suggestions. A place where you can come for advice and inspiration from other successful business professionals that can help you get ahead in your career, improve your professional relationships and find that much sought after work life balance.

Comments

[April Groves]

Welcome to the blogosphere! After writing a book, this should be cake.

I love your philosophy on business and your successes are impressive. I look forward to getting the book and watching your blog grow as well.

I am going to thank Phil right now for providing a link here.

All the best!

[Sharon O'Dell]

Hi Dawna,

I met you when you spoke at our eWomenNetwork meeting on November 20th. You really hit the nail on the head with your recommendations that night. I personally want to thank you for sharing your ideas and for the book signing.

I am giving my 23 year old daughter, who currently is in her second year of college, your book to read. I want her to know that there is another way to do business and you can be successful practicing it as I have done the past 20 years of my life. She has a role model, now she has an expert and a signed book to keep with her all the way!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!