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February, 2026

On our reading list: The Myth of the Nice Girl

In The Myth of the Nice Girl, Fran Hauser deconstructs the negative perception of “niceness” that many women struggle within the business world. If women are nice, they are seen as weak and ineffective, but if they are tough, they are labeled a bitch.

Takeaways
  • Niceness is a strength, not a weakness
  • You can be both kind and strong
  • Speak up — with empathy

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Meet Erin Woodward

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Meet Fran Hauser

Fran Hauser is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, champion of women in the workplace, and a LinkedIn Top Voice. She has spoken at over 200 organizations and authored two books, The Myth of the Nice Girl and Embrace the Work, Love Your Career.
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Meet Nikki Heyder

Nikki Heyder is a holistic psychotherapist, therapeutic yoga teacher, coach, and mentor of over a decade, helping women overcome their feelings of unworthiness and low self-image as well as training fellow practitioners in Compassion Focused Coaching.

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