diff --git a/lib/galaxy/workflow/steps.py b/lib/galaxy/workflow/steps.py
index 29ad28d3470..a87e1828728 100644
--- a/lib/galaxy/workflow/steps.py
+++ b/lib/galaxy/workflow/steps.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ def order_workflow_steps(steps):
     """
     Perform topological sort of the steps, return ordered or None
     """
-    position_data_available = True if steps else False
+    position_data_available = bool(steps)
     for step in steps:
         if not step.position or "left" not in step.position or "top" not in step.position:
             position_data_available = False