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As a specialist in delivering presentations and workshops to empower leaders, I’m excited to share with you today’s guest Dave Delaney – an expert on being nice.
Today Dave Delaney joins the show, creator of the NICE Method™. He’s a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and the author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking. He’s worked with the likes of Google, LinkedIn and UPS.
I’m excited to speak with the fellow Canadian and comedy fan, to learn more about his approach to simply being… well, nice. We know the world could do with more of that! Tune in as we discuss practising empathy, the “Yes, and…” mindset, being open-minded – and my love for Ted Lasso on Apple TV.

Talking Points

Leaning into ‘niceness’

Dealing with jerks

The link between happiness and niceness

How to not treat it as a throwaway word

Being authentically nice

The skill in considering other people’s opinions and beliefs

The NICE Method™ framework

The impact of music

Quote
“First and foremost, be nice to yourself.”

Helpful Links

Ted Lasso

Brené with Jason Sudeikis & Brendan Hunt on Ted Lasso

How to Fend Off a Jerk

The Master Communicator’s Secret Weapon

Episode 274: Humor That Works with Andrew Tarvin

Nice Maker Newsletter

DaveDelaney.me

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