Thoughts on being "TOO NICE" for Finance

Hey! Many of my friends have told me I'm "too nice" for finance. Wondering if y'all might have any thoughts. Would you all say that that's a major handicap in getting promotions, navigating office politics, etc., or would you consider it a strength? 

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