Being 'Nice' Almost Cost Me My Business — Here's What I Do Differently Now
Christopher Tompkins
created: July 7, 2025, 7 p.m. | updated: July 8, 2025, 4:43 p.m.
Don't let politeness undermine your authority — here's how I rebuilt my client relationshipsOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
Why we stay quiet (and how to stop)Most of us were raised on: "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all."
Building a culture where truth isn't tabooThis isn't just about client service — it's about internal culture.
Before the next call, I told my team: "Watch how we address this — head-on, respectfully, without compromising our values."
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