Leverage
Your Positive Attitude and Experience the Possibilities
A Positive attitude is one of the most powerful management
and leadership characteristics you can develop. Although we might think people
are naturally positive, it is a characteristic that requires a conscious
choice. We are bombarded with many events daily that can be viewed with
different perspectives. Some may look at a situation and see possibilities
while others view the same situation as discouraging , more barriers and see it
as very negative. It is our choice
as to which perception we choose to follow.
Strong leaders choose strong powerful POSITIVE ATTITUDES that inspire and motivate those around them.
Have you ever worked with someone who is negative? The type
of person who when a new idea is offered will be quick to give you the numerous
reasons why it won’t work instead of 3 solid reasons or benefits the new idea
may bring. The negative person places
limits on themselves by saying “I can’t”. They may fear failure, or believe
they are not capable of achieving more. The negative person may even try to
derail a new initiative or idea you have for achieving our team goals. These
are the individuals we saw depicted in the video clip on engagement ‘Who is Sinking Your Ship.’ Team members with negative
attitudes are energy zappers and are detrimental to growth and progress of the
team. These negative attitudes must be managed through coaching and support to
help determine the reason for the negativity.
In the end Leaders must leverage the POSITIVE ATTITUDES of the team, minimizing the impact
of the isolated negative attitudes to achieve the momentum, progress and
results desired.