48: Bringing a Positive Attitude to Your Work

Positive outcomes derive from a positive attitude, but why do we
say that, and what do we do when we don’t have a positive
attitude at times. We’ll tackle that saying and how to maintain a
positive attitude in this episode of the Serious Soft Skills
Podcast.


Cohosts Dr. Tobin Porterfield and Bob Graham explore a variety of
topics related to the soft skill of having positive attitude.


Among the topics they address are:





What if we bring a negative attitude to a situation

The negative effects of creating a hero among teams

“Faking it until you make it”

Pushing forward despite stumbles

Moving past problems

Confidence in myself and my team

Finding ways to overcome challenges

Being honest and open and how to leads to trust among team
members

How sparks and cobbled together ideas can fuel better
outcomes

Naysayers never get promoted

Not falling into the unrealistic and non-optimistic
perspective






Tips for keeping or restoring your positive attitude


1.Set realistic goals and recognize when you achieve them


2.Don't let setbacks dig into you


3.Be grateful – we all need others to succeed


4.Smile


5.Sleep well and eat well


6.Laugh at yourself


7.Populate your life with positive people


8. Don’t get stuck in the weeds


Next week


We will look at the complicated soft skills of understanding the
ethical implications of our decisions. 


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