How to be tough, not a jerk — and why most people get toughness wrong

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By moving past the false choice between being "nice" and being "ruthless," you can drive extraordinary performance while building a culture to be proud of.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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