Nice Isn't Always Kind with Christina Eanes

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager turned workforce development expert, unpacks the critical difference between being nice and being kind. While niceness may keep the peace in the moment, kindness fuels long-term growth, trust, and stronger relationships. Christina shares how leaders and teammates alike can replace sugarcoated comfort with candid, caring feedback that helps others improve. You’ll learn why kindness often requires courage, how to deliver it without damaging rapport, and practical steps to shift from avoiding discomfort to enabling growth. Packed with real-world examples, a simple feedback framework, and self-reflection prompts, this episode will help you lead, collaborate, and coach with compassion and clarity, so you can truly make a lasting, positive impact.

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