The Believers Will Always Win

Throughout history, one thing that has been clear is that Great Managers always see the day as sunny, never partly cloudy. Why? Because they know optimism is highly contagious. Even in small doses, an attitude that believes for the best can spread quickly and influence many. Pessimists may gather their followers, but they will stay close to home. They're afraid of new roads and far horizons. They feed off their own negative energy, and soon they grow weak and tired.


The optimistic leader, on the other hand, thrives in the pessimist's backyard. He or she knows that a better day is coming. The optimist emits a positive energy flow that is infused into the weary until they become strong.


The team takes its cue from the leader. So, if the leader is negative, the team will be negative too. But if the leader focuses on the positive, the team will share the same viewpoint. Is your team negative or optimistic?


Shirly McLaine once said, "Dwelling on the negative simply contributes to its power". She truly understood that there will always be critics to point out what's wrong. However, great manager's know that it's their job to see what's right.

"Enthusiasm is contagious. It's difficult to remain neutral or indifferent in the presence of a positive thinker."