Avoid Negative Work Attitudes
Negative work attitudes create a vicious cycle that can rob energy from an organization. If you’re famous for your awful moods and stinging commentary, try something new.
Stay Positive Check-up Questions:
- Can you resist sarcasm?
- Do you look for the good in people?
- Do you avoid stabbing people in the back?
Avoiding negative work attitudes is easier than it might seem.
How to communicate with Co-workers Effectively:
- Resist sarcasm. One of us grew up on the East Coast where sarcasm seems to be as natural as breathing. It’s tough to break the cycle of sarcasm, but it’s worth the trouble. If you’re feeling sarcastic, challenge yourself to come up with something clever to say that energizes the positive attitude in the workplace, rather than depleting your co-worker’s energy.
- Look for the good. It’s easy to get caught in an office drama trap. Instead of blaming and gossiping, focus on the good qualities of your co-workers. You’ll be surprised by how much of a positive attitude in the workplace this will create and how much more productive you and your co-workers will be.
Stab ’em in the front. This came from one of our uncles. He was fond of saying, “Friends stab friends in the front.” Again, resist the temptation to stab co-workers in the back. Instead, challenge yourself to be honest with co-workers without being mean.