This Startup Investor Wants to Prove That 'Nice Girls' Don't Have to Finish LastLongtime media executive, startup investor and author Fran Hauser tells Jessica Abo why niceness has a place in today's work culture.

ByJessica Abo

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Fran Hauserhas held senior positions at some of the world's largest digital media businesses, including Time Inc.'sPeople,InStyleandEntertainment Weekly,as well as Moviefone and AOL. Today, she's a busy angel investor who is passionate about investing in female founders. In her book,The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, Hauser tellsJessica Abowhy being nice matters in the workplace and how it's possible to be both kindandsuccessful.

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Jessica Abo

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

Media Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Author

Jessica Abo is a sought-after media trainer, award-winning journalist and best-selling author. Her client roster includes medical and legal experts, entrepreneurs, small business owners, startup founders, C-Suite executives, coaches, celebrities and philanthropists. Visit www.jessicaabo.com.

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