Why being nice isn't always great

I totally agree with you Todd! Everyone should be friendly and nice -- however if you don't convey the real problem to your juniors you aren't doing your job. A little nudge has a great impact on most people and makes them get better if they take it in the right spirit. I have been on the both sides of this and totally understand you.

Thanks for the story!

"is not actually being nice... It's being weak and it's actually damaging" another option is that is synonymous of not to care about. Perhaps most of Messrs. rude out there are not just jerks...

A good article Todd. I do understand and agree with the quote

Anything but actually get to work and start coding

That is the mantra, Until then no matter what you keep reading, listening, nothing to avail until we get our hands dirty! A years old proverb for the same -> Practice makes a man perfect! :)

Thanks for sharing. I am sure it would inspire and ignite all the readers!